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Cambodia’s mangrove forests offer vital refuge for threatened wildlife, 7-year study finds

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Briefings

A seven-year study by Fishing Cat Ecological Enterprise documented Cambodia's mangrove ecosystems as critical habitats for threatened wildlife, revealing declines in four species including the endangered long-tailed macaque and vulnerable fishing cat, while the common palm civet showed population increase. The research was conducted across 156 sites between 2017 and 2023, with findings published in 2026.

Key points

• Researchers from the Phnom Penh-based private company Fishing Cat Ecological Enterprise (FCEE) deployed camera traps across 156 coastal and riverine mangrove sites within the Peam Krasop Wildlife Sanctuary and the adjacent Koh Kapik Ramsar site between 2017 and 2023.
• The study identified declines in four threatened species, including the endangered long-tailed macaque and vulnerable fishing cat, while the common palm civet showed signs of population increase.

Context

Cambodia's mangrove forests and associated wetlands serve as critical refuge for threatened species like fishing cats and otters. The study covers the largest mangrove expanse in Cambodia, with findings published in 2026.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a seven-year study period (2017-2023) and relies on camera trap footage rather than direct observation. Specific detection difficulties for the critically endangered Sunda pangolin and hairy-nosed otter remain unverified.

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