Firefly distribution and abundance on mangrove vegetation assemblages in Sepetang estuary, Peninsular Malaysia

摘要: Pteroptyx fireflies are commonly reported to congregate in large numbers mangroves. Not much is known about the relationships between firefly distribution and abundance with specific mangrove vegetation assemblages. We conducted a study investigate assemblages that structure of tener Peninsular Malaysia. The were assessed along an 8 km stretch mangroves Sepetang estuary using visual assessment. Statistical analysis was carried out test correlation length display section percentage cover P. colonies relationship different Five distinct identified comprising combination four species. It found shorter sections had higher colonies. In addition, assemblage which consisting mainly Sonneratia caseolaris Nypa fruticans most preferred type. results this point necessity consider not only single species but entire for conservation.