Rhinoceros sondaicus (Perissodactyla: Rhinocerotidae)
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Abstract
Rhinoceros sondaicus Desmarest, 1822, commonly called the Javan rhinoceros or lesser one-horned rhinoceros, is the most critically endangered large mammal on Earth with only 40-50 extant individuals in 2 disjunct and distant populations: most in Ujung Kulon, West Java, and only 2-6 (optimistically) in Cat Loc, Vietnam. R. sondaicus is polytypic with 3 recognized subspecies: R. s. sondaicus (currently West Java), R. s. inermis (formerly Sunderbunds; no doubt extinct), and R s. annamiticus (Vietnam; perhaps now extinct). R. sondaicus is a browser and currently occupies lowland semievergreen secondary forests in Ja va and marginal habitat in Vietnam; it was once more widespread and abundant, likely using a greater variety of habitats. R sondaicus has a very spotty history of husbandry, and no individuals are currently in captivity. Conservation focuses on protection from poaching and habitat loss. Following decades-long discussion of captive breeding and establishment of a 3rd wild population, conservation and governmental agencies appear closer to taking such seriously needed action on the latter.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Rhinoceros sondaicus (Perissodactyla: Rhinocerotidae) |
| Series title | Mammalian Species |
| DOI | 10.1644/887.1 |
| Volume | 43 |
| Issue | 887 |
| Year Published | 2011 |
| Language | English |
| Contributing office(s) | Coop Res Unit Atlanta |
| Description | 19 p. |
| First page | 190 |
| Last page | 208 |
| Online Only (Y/N) | N |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |
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