Tap Mun Ecology

To understand the ecological diversity of Tap Mun and highlight its importance and value, the project team conducted ecological baseline surveys on the island for nearly a year and wrote a Tap Mun Ecological Report based on the survey results.

In summary, Tap Mun has various habitats suitable for different wildlife, including secondary forests, shrublands, grasslands, mangroves, rocky shores, mudflats, and freshwater rivers. Its biodiversity is impressive.

Based on the survey results, the biodiversity of Tap Mun is summarized as follows:

Plants: A total of 205 species, including 152 native species, 51 exotic species, and 2 species with undetermined origins. Among these plants, 2 species are protected under Chapter 586 "Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance" and Appendix II of the "Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)", and 1 species is protected under Chapter 96 "Forest and Countryside Ordinance".

Birds: A total of 44 species, including 6 waterbirds and 38 forest birds.

Butterflies: A total of 46 species, including 45 native butterflies and 1 exotic butterfly. Among them, 4 species are listed as very rare or rare by the AFCD.

Mammals: A total of 6 species.

Mangroves: A total of 4 species.

Marine Wildlife: A total of 29 species, including 2 corals from Scleractinia listed as vulnerable corals.