Trusmadi Forest Reserve is an important protected area, supporting some of Borneo’s rarest plant types. It's particularly renowned for its endemic pitcher plants, alongside a host of rare birds and mammals.
Alongside the exotic flora, Trusmadi's birdlife is exceptional, and is home to a number of rarely-seen species found here. A few notable species include the Bulwer’s pitta, Bornean banded pitta, crested partridge and long-tailed broadbill.
There's an equally impressive array of mammals living in the forest, but they're not easy to observe. It's possible to see pig-tailed macaque, Malay palm civet, yellow-throated marten and southern red muntjac in the reserve. There's also a wealth of amphibians and reptiles to be found, alongside a host of invertebrates.
Key info
- Ideal for viewing: nepenthes macrophylla, Bulwer’s pheasant, northern pig-tailed macaque, crested partridge, long-tailed broadbill
- Where: Sabah State, Borneo
