Wildlife Sightings

The wildlife sightings data shared here are collected and recorded daily based on observations by our guides, boatmen, 
and other team members in the Kinabatangan area. Please note that these data are not 100% accurate and are based solely on observations.
  • Bornean Gibbon
  • Long-tailed Macaque
  • Maroon Langur
  • Orang Utan
  • Pig-tailed Macaque
  • Proboscis Monkey
  • Silvered Langur
  • Slow Loris
  • Western Tarsier
PRIMATES OF KINABATANGAN

Kinabatangan is a prime location for primate sightings, with the Long-tailed Macaque, Pig-tailed Macaque, Proboscis Monkey, and Silvered Langur being the most commonly seen throughout the year. 

Orangutans and Maroon Langurs are more elusive, often requiring keen observation and some luck.  

The rarest primates include the Bornean Gibbon, Slow Loris, and Western Tarsier. The Bornean Gibbon's preference for dense forests, along with the nocturnal habits of the Slow Loris and Western Tarsier, make sightings exceptionally rare in the area.

Do note that some primates in Kinabatangan are harder to sight than others due to various factors, including their habitat preferences, behaviors, and population densities. Overall, Kinabatangan offers a diverse primate-watching experience, each species presenting unique challenges and rewards. 

PRIMATES OF KINABATANGAN CLASSIFIED BY THEIR THREATENED STATUS

Critically Endangered
- Orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus)
Endangered
- Proboscis Monkey (Nasalis larvatus)
- Bornean Gibbon (Hylobates muelleri)
Vulnerable
- Silvered Langur (Trachypithecus cristatus)
Near Threatened
- Western Tarsier (Cephalopachus bancanus)
Least Concern
- Long-tailed Macaque (Macaca fascicularis)
- Pig-tailed Macaque (Macaca nemestrina)
- Maroon Langur (Presbytis rubicunda)
Data Deficient
- Slow Loris (Nycticebus coucang)

NOTE: These classifications are based on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species.
Primate Sightings in the Last 12 Months
Primates (2024)
Primates (2023)
Mammals (2024)
Mammals (2023)
  • Bearded Pig
  • Borneo Pygmy Elephant
  • Colugo (Flying Lemur)
  • Common Palm Civet
  • Leopard Cat
  • Lesser Mouse - Deer
  • Plain Pygmy Squirrel
  • Plantain Squirrel
  • Prevost’s Squirrel
  • Sea Otter
  • Sun Bear
  • Sunda Clouded Leopard
MAMMALS OF KINABATANGAN

In Kinabatangan, the most commonly sighted mammals are the Plantain Squirrel, Prevost's Squirrel, and Common Palm Civet, often seen due to their adaptable nature and prevalence. 

Less common mammals include the Bornean Pygmy Elephant, known for traveling in herds, Flying Foxes, which are large fruit bats, and the gliding Colugo. 

Rare mammal sightings feature the Bearded Pig, known for its distinctive facial hair, the elusive Leopard Cat, the small Lesser Mouse-Deer, the aquatic Sea Otter, and the endangered Sun Bear, the smallest bear species. 

Each of these animals adds to the rich biodiversity of Kinabatangan. Do note that some mammals in Kinabatangan are harder to sight than others due to various factors, including their habitat preferences, behaviors, and population densities.

MAMMALS OF KINABATANGAN CLASSIFIED BY THEIR THREATENED STATUS

Critically Endangered
- Bornean Pygmy Elephant (Elephas maximus borneensis)
Endangered
- Sun Bear (Helarctos malayanus)
Vulnerable
- Bearded Pig (Sus barbatus)
Near Threatened
- Leopard Cat (Prionailurus bengalensis)
Least Concern
- Plantain Squirrel (Callosciurus notatus)
- Prevost's Squirrel (Callosciurus prevostii)
- Common Palm Civet (Paradoxurus hermaphroditus)
Data Deficient
- Lesser Mouse-Deer (Tragulus kanchil)
- Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris)

NOTE: These classifications are based on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species.
  • Draco Gliding Lizard
  • Python Snake
  • Green Tree Lizard
  • Saltwater Crocodile
  • Yellow-ringed cat snake
  • Water Monitor Lizard
REPTILES & AMBHIBIANS OF KINABATANGAN

In Kinabatangan, the most commonly sighted reptiles are the Water Monitor Lizard and the Saltwater (or Estuarine) Crocodile, known for their impressive size and adaptability. 

Less commonly seen are the Draco Gliding Lizard, capable of gliding between trees, and the vibrantly colored Paradise Tree Snake. 

Rare sightings include the Green Tree Lizard, Yellow-Ringed Cat Snake, Python, and King Cobra. 

Amphibians such as tree frogs and various species of toads are also present, contributing to the rich biodiversity. These reptiles and amphibians play crucial roles in the ecosystem, adding to Kinabatangan’s allure for wildlife enthusiasts.

REPTILES OF KINABATANGAN CLASSIFIED BY THEIR THREATENED STATUS

Critically Endangered
- None listed
Endangered
- None listed
Vulnerable
- Saltwater (Estuarine) Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus)
- King Cobra (Ophiophagus hannah)
Near Threatened
- None listed
Least Concern
- Water Monitor Lizard (Varanus salvator)
- Draco Gliding Lizard (Draco spp.)
- Paradise Tree Snake (Chrysopelea paradisi)
- Green Tree Lizard (Bronchocela cristatella)
Data Deficient
- Yellow-Ringed Cat Snake (Boiga dendrophila)
- Python (Python reticulatus)

AMBHIBIANS OF KINABATANGAN CLASSIFIED BY THEIR THREATENED STATUS

(NOTE: Specific IUCN statuses for amphibians in Kinabatangan might not be listed here due to lack of detailed data, but general statuses are provided where possible.)

Least Concern
Various tree frogs (Family: Rhacophoridae)
Common toads (Family: Bufonidae)
Data Deficient
Specific amphibian species with insufficient data

NOTE: These classifications are based on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species where available.
Reptiles and Amphibians (2024)
Reptiles and Amphibians (2023)
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