Biology Reference
In-Depth Information
Latitude (˚N)
17
17
Xephon
Savannakhet
Daen
Sawan
16.5
16.5
Muang Phin
Vietnam
Vietnam
16
16
Thateng
15.5
15.5
Sekong
Pakxon
Pakxe
15
15
Thailand
Thailand
Attapeu
Xe Xou
14.5
14.5
Muang
Khong
Cambodia
Cambodia
14
14
104.5
105
105.5
106
106.5
107
107.5
108
104.5
105 05.5
106 06.5
107 07.5 108
Longitude (˚E)
Figure 3.3. Left Panel: Distribution of rhesus (
Macaca mulatta
, painted diamond)
and long-tailed macaques (
Macaca fascicularis
, triangle), and hatched area is
distribution area of the latter and also contact zone between the two species. Right
Panel: Distribution of pig-tailed (
Macaca nemestrina leonina
, diamond), stump-tailed
(
Macaca arctoides
, asterisk), and assamese macaques (
Macaca assamensis
, triangle,
hatched area is distribution area).
length and multiplying by 100 (percent). For rhesus macaques, we calcu-
lated the regression between latitude and relative tail length. We used Excel
(Microsoft Co. Ltd.) for statistical analyses.
Bushmeat markets were visited to record wildlife sold and to interview
shop-keepers about species, abundance, and frequency of trade. We visited
monkey farms in Bolikhamxay and Champasak Provinces, and interviewed
animal caretakers or observed primate species kept, number of individuals,
age classes, and acquisition manner. Additionally we interviewed village
people for monkey transportation or live macaque trade for monkey farms.
Results
Distribution and present status of long-tailed
and rhesus macaques in southern Laos
We interviewed 91people at 83 locations, inspected 20 pet long-tailed and
rhesus macaques, and observed one troop of free-ranging rhesus macaques.
The diversity of primate fauna was found to be rich in southern Laos and
