Banteng

Measurement

Head to body length

Shoulder Height: 155-165 cm Head and body: 245-35 cm Tail: 60 cm

Body weight (kg)

Body weight (kg) : 400-900

Justification

Banteng (Bos javanicus) is listed as endangered species because of IUCN global assessment and declining population. There are also several serious threats to the species such as habitat loss, hunting and hybridization with captive livestorcks. Banteng is becoming very hard to find and the species population in Myanmar will be continued to decline.

POPULATION & HABITAT

Wild population

Trend

unknown

Myanmar population

< 250

Global population

4,000 - 8,000

Details

There is no solid information on the wild population status and trends of this species in Myanmar. However, judging from various camera trap surveys and patrol data, we assume that its wild population is less than 250.

Habitat ecology

Banteng generally occurs from sea level up to at least 2,100 m asl (Hoogerwerf 1970, National Research Council 1983, Pudyatmoko 2004, S. Hedges pers. comm. 2008 in Gardner et al. 2016). The observed maximum elevation of Banteng in Sabah is approximately 1,330 m a.s.l. (et al. 2016). In Myanmar, Banteng is reported to prefer flat or undulating terrain with light deciduous (particularly dipterocarp indaing forest) or mixed deciduous and evergreen forest (Peacock 1933, Wharton 1968, Tun Yin 1967, Prater 1971). Banteng reportedly drink large quantities of water and prefer feeding grounds near a permanent water supply (Hoogerwerf 1970). Mineral licks are also an important feature of Banteng habitat. (Halder 1976, Payne et al. 1985, Alikodra 1987, S. Hedges pers. obs.).

Distribution

Threats to survival

Habitat loss, hunting and hybridization with captive livestock are the main threats to the species.

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Use and trade

Banteng is hunted for trade and trophy skulls with horns.

Conservation Actions

Research

Research undertaken

There are no specific conservation actions in place for the Banteng. It does occur in four protected areas in Myanmar: Mahamyaing (Proposed Wildlife Sanctuary), Alaungtawkathapha National Park, North Zamari Wildlife Sanctuary (Bago Yoma) and Shwe U Daung Wildlife Sanctuary. All these protected areas are legally protected. B. javanicus is listed as completely protected species according to the Conservation of Biodiversity and Protected Area Law (2018).

Research needed

There are no specific conservation actions in place for the Banteng.

Assessed by

Zarni Aung,Toe Tet Zeya,Htet Arkar Aung,Kyaw Khaung Thant Zin,Su Su,Sapai Min,Margaret Nyein Nyein Myint

Reviewed by

James Tallant,Monica Böhm

references

Resources

National Redlist of Threatened Species in Myanmar

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The Myanmar National Red List of threatened species contributes to the GEF funded “Strengthening Sustainability of Protected Area Management in Myanmar” project. To support the National Biodiversity Strategy Action Plan (2015-2020), Target 12 for commitment to prevent the extinction of known threatened species and improve their conservation status, the National Red List of some selected taxa has been produced. This report summarizes the assessment process and its results with detailed descriptions for some selected threatened species in Myanmar.

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