Papers by Chun Xing Wong Claveria
The two green-bodied Argiope chloreis Thorell 1877 and A. chloreides Chrysanthus 1961 from Southe... more The two green-bodied Argiope chloreis Thorell 1877 and A. chloreides Chrysanthus 1961 from Southeast Asia were shown to be distinct species on the basis of morphological and multi-gene data analyses. The two species recorded interspecific uncorrected p-distances of 7.87−8.83% and 8.21−9.18% based on COI and COII datasets, respectively. Individuals of A. chloreis from Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia are considered to be conspecific based on the relatively low intraspecific p-distance as well as similarities in their epigynal structure. Phylogenetic analysis of the COI+COII+H3A dataset has demonstrated that A. chloreis and A. chloreides are sister to each other, and related to A. aemula (Walckenaer 1841) and A. anasuja Thorell 1877. The morphological and genetic characteristics of male A. chloreides were described for the first time.
Hornbills (Family: Bucerotidae) are one of the iconic animal groups in Borneo, forest-dependent a... more Hornbills (Family: Bucerotidae) are one of the iconic animal groups in Borneo, forest-dependent and playing a significant role in the tropical rainforest ecosystem. Here, we aim to explore the hornbill species present in the rainforests of Tawau Hills Park (THP), Sabah. We performed two months of field survey using existing trails as survey transects. Detected hornbills were identified and recorded. We recorded all eight Bornean hornbill species. THP together with the adjoining Ulu Kalumpang Forest Reserve to the north provide nearly 800 square kilometers of forest habitat, representing an important hornbill conservation area. Of the eight species, three are classified as Critically Endangered or Endangered in the IUCN Red List. We sighted White-crowned Hornbills Aceros comatus and Black Hornbills Anthracoceros malayanus frequently flying into the oil palm plantation to the south to feed on oil palm fruits. Finally, we note the need to identify and restore wildlife corridors in the plantation-forest landscapes of Borneo.
This is the first series representing a total of 222 spider species from 30 families and 130 gene... more This is the first series representing a total of 222 spider species from 30 families and 130 genera recorded in Sabah. The data was obtained from available literatures, scientific expedition and other field collections from November 2010 to December 2011. A total of 40 species is considered as new record for this state. This inventory aims to offer valuable information that can be used as general guidelines for future research of Sabah spider fauna.
Biodiversitas, Journal of Biological Diversity, 2016
Nasir DM, Wong CX, Bakri A, Rahim F, Yusoff NR. 2016. Short Communication: Spiders of Sabah: Fift... more Nasir DM, Wong CX, Bakri A, Rahim F, Yusoff NR. 2016. Short Communication: Spiders of Sabah: Fifty new records including the description of a new Leucauge species. Biodiversitas 17: 799-807. This paper is the second part of a continuing series, with the main objective of compiling and recording the spider species that can be found in Sabah, Malaysia. Based on the specimens collected during this field trip, a total of 50 new records of spider species from 11 families and 37 genera have been found. This includes one newly discovered spider species, the Leucauge sabahan sp. nov which is described based on a female specimen. It is hoped that this inventory can be used to assist in the knowledge about the spider species for this stage. In summary, an increment of 18% from the total number of spider species has contributed to a total of 272 recognized spider species recorded in Sabah, Malaysia.Keywords: Araneae, checklist, diversity, distribution, Borneo
This paper is the second part of a continuing series, with the main objective of compiling and re... more This paper is the second part of a continuing series, with the main objective of compiling and recording the spider species that can be found in Sabah, Malaysia. Based on the specimens collected during this field trip, a total of 50 new records of spider species from 11 families and 37 genera have been found. This includes one newly discovered spider species, the Leucauge sabahan sp. nov which is described based on a female specimen. It is hoped that this inventory can be used to assist in the knowledge about the spider species for this stage. In summary, an increment of 18% from the total number of spider species has contributed to a total of 272 recognized spider species recorded in Sabah, Malaysia.
The first checklist on Sarawak spiders recorded at
least 307 morpho-species, with 194 recognized ... more The first checklist on Sarawak spiders recorded at
least 307 morpho-species, with 194 recognized spider
species including 46 newly recorded species for
Sarawak (Koh et al. 2013). Recently, several
newly discovered newly described species such as
Jerzego corticicola (Maddison and Piascik 2014),
Heteropoda parva (Jager 2014), Aposphragisma
brunomanseri, A. confluens, A. kolleri, A. retifer, A.
rimba (Thoma et al. 2014), Tisaniba bijibijan, T. dik,
T. kubah, T. mulu, T. selan, T. selasi (Zhang and
Maddison 2014) and Opadometa kuchingensis and
O. sarawakensis (Dzuhelmi et al. 2015) shown the
impression that Sarawak provides a high species
richness. The spider fauna in this large state is still
poorly investigated, with very limited published references.
This present study aims to document the
spider species that had not previously been recorded
for Sarawak. A total of 35 spider species from 30 genera
and 10 families were identified as new records for the
state of Sarawak. These new records are inclusive of
Araneidae (10 species), Corinnidae (2 species), Psechridae
(1 species), Salticidae (8 species), Sparassidae
(1 species), Tetragnathidae (7 species), Theridiidae
(2 species), Thomisidae (2 species), Uloboridae
(1 species) and Zodariidae 1 species).
This is the first series representing a total of 222 spider species from 30 families and 130 gene... more This is the first series representing a total of 222 spider species from 30 families and 130 genera recorded in Sabah. The data was obtained from available literatures, scientific expedition and other field collections from November 2010 to December 2011. A total of 40 species is considered as new record for this state. This inventory aims to offer valuable information that can be used as general guidelines for future research of Sabah spider fauna.
A poster showing several Butterflies and Moths species found in Malaysia. Bilingual - English and... more A poster showing several Butterflies and Moths species found in Malaysia. Bilingual - English and Bahasa Malaysia
This is the first series representing a total of 222 spider species from 30 families and 130 gene... more This is the first series representing a total of 222 spider species from 30 families and 130 genera recorded in Sabah. The data was obtained from available literatures, scientific expedition and other field collections from November 2010 to December 2011. A total of 40 species is considered as new record for this state. This inventory aims to offer valuable information that can be used as general guidelines for future research of Sabah spider fauna.
Journals & Proceedings by Chun Xing Wong Claveria
This is the first series representing a total of 222 spider species from 30 families and 130 gene... more This is the first series representing a total of 222 spider species from 30 families and 130 genera recorded in Sabah. The data was obtained from available literatures, scientific expedition and other field collections from November 2010 to December 2011. A total of 40 species is considered as new record for this state. This inventory aims to offer valuable information that can be used as general guidelines for future research of Sabah spider fauna
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Papers by Chun Xing Wong Claveria
least 307 morpho-species, with 194 recognized spider
species including 46 newly recorded species for
Sarawak (Koh et al. 2013). Recently, several
newly discovered newly described species such as
Jerzego corticicola (Maddison and Piascik 2014),
Heteropoda parva (Jager 2014), Aposphragisma
brunomanseri, A. confluens, A. kolleri, A. retifer, A.
rimba (Thoma et al. 2014), Tisaniba bijibijan, T. dik,
T. kubah, T. mulu, T. selan, T. selasi (Zhang and
Maddison 2014) and Opadometa kuchingensis and
O. sarawakensis (Dzuhelmi et al. 2015) shown the
impression that Sarawak provides a high species
richness. The spider fauna in this large state is still
poorly investigated, with very limited published references.
This present study aims to document the
spider species that had not previously been recorded
for Sarawak. A total of 35 spider species from 30 genera
and 10 families were identified as new records for the
state of Sarawak. These new records are inclusive of
Araneidae (10 species), Corinnidae (2 species), Psechridae
(1 species), Salticidae (8 species), Sparassidae
(1 species), Tetragnathidae (7 species), Theridiidae
(2 species), Thomisidae (2 species), Uloboridae
(1 species) and Zodariidae 1 species).
Journals & Proceedings by Chun Xing Wong Claveria
least 307 morpho-species, with 194 recognized spider
species including 46 newly recorded species for
Sarawak (Koh et al. 2013). Recently, several
newly discovered newly described species such as
Jerzego corticicola (Maddison and Piascik 2014),
Heteropoda parva (Jager 2014), Aposphragisma
brunomanseri, A. confluens, A. kolleri, A. retifer, A.
rimba (Thoma et al. 2014), Tisaniba bijibijan, T. dik,
T. kubah, T. mulu, T. selan, T. selasi (Zhang and
Maddison 2014) and Opadometa kuchingensis and
O. sarawakensis (Dzuhelmi et al. 2015) shown the
impression that Sarawak provides a high species
richness. The spider fauna in this large state is still
poorly investigated, with very limited published references.
This present study aims to document the
spider species that had not previously been recorded
for Sarawak. A total of 35 spider species from 30 genera
and 10 families were identified as new records for the
state of Sarawak. These new records are inclusive of
Araneidae (10 species), Corinnidae (2 species), Psechridae
(1 species), Salticidae (8 species), Sparassidae
(1 species), Tetragnathidae (7 species), Theridiidae
(2 species), Thomisidae (2 species), Uloboridae
(1 species) and Zodariidae 1 species).