Checklist of Endemic Species in Mt. Malindang Range Natural Park, Philippines – A Review

^1,2 Bobby B. Alaman, ¹ Emmarie F. Mapi-ot, ¹ Grace V. Villanueva, ^1,2 Jersam C. Calago, ⁴ Peterlyn Manlangit, ⁴ Ethni Charmay P. Babor, Stefany E. Gumahad, ⁵ Rey S. Fernandez, ^3,4 Yunalyn L. Villantes

¹ Misamis University Community Extension Program, Misamis University, Ozamiz City, Philippines
² College of Agriculture and Forestry, Misamis University, Ozamiz City, Philippines
³ Misamis University Research Center, Misamis University, Ozamiz City, Philippines.
⁴ Natural Science Department, College of Arts and Sciences, Misamis University, Ozamiz City, Philippines
⁵ Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Mt. Malindang Range Natural Park Protected Area Management Office, Oroquieta City, Philippines

Mt. Malindang Range Natural Park (MMRNP) is a protected area in the Philippines. The present study aimed to enumerate, update, document, and verify the endemic species of flora and fauna in MMRNP. Data were gathered from available literature, online published articles, and printed books on different explorations and research studies in MMRNP from 1900 up to 2024. The record showed that MMRNP has a total of 60 endemic species consisting of eight species of flora and fifty-two species of fauna. Recorded endemic species were mostly named after Mt. Malindang by various authors and scientists. It is recommended that unified efforts and involvement among stakeholders in protecting and conserving MMRNP endemic species a top priority, and safeguard mountain ranges of MMRNP.

Keywords :   Asean Heritage Park, conservation, fauna, flora, protected area