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We travelled for 5.5 hours (one way) in search of this lanternbugs. In total we found 2 species and 4 specimens in total. A very tiring trip but well worth it.
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Location: Peninsular Malaysia.
Pyrops spinolae is a species of planthopper.

Etymology: Named after Maximilian Spinola, the authority for the genus.

Distribution: From India to Indochina (Westwood, 1842) and down to northern Peninsular Malaysia (Retrieved 9 June 2022)

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Location: Montane forest of Sabah.
The "Jewel of Mount. Kinabalu", pretty rare/uncommon snake.
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Toxicity: Venomous
Also known as Malcolm's tree viper, and Mt. Kinabalu pit viper.

Etymology: The specific name, malcolmi, is in honor of British herpetologist Malcolm Arthur Smith.

Distribution: East Malaysia at 1,000-1,600 m elevation (3,280-5,250 feet).

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Location: Montane forest of Sabah.
Previously Megophrys kobayashii
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Location: Borneo.
IUCN Global status: Vulnerable.
When we reached the location, it started raining and dark sky loom over the entire bamboo forest.
Previously my friend visited this patch of forest 4 times trying to locate this bird, on my visit, he finally sees the fireback.

Habitat & distribution: A spectacular dark pheasant of tropical lowland and lower montane rainforests of Borneo.

Description: Male is glossy blue-black with a tufted crest and female is warm chocolate brown. Note the electric blue facial skin and whitish legs. Similar to Bulwer’s Pheasant but male Bornean Crested has bright orange belly and yellowish tail; female has pale-edged feathers on the underparts. Forages singly or in small groups on the forest floor. Shy but has become habituated in some places.

Calls: Gives guttural “chuckit!” or soft ”weep” calls. Males also give a wing-whirring display.
Source of info.from eBird

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(Lophornis magnificus) 022A2476 Ninho Da Combacica - Mata Atlantica - Brazil
Our guide on Mata Atlantica Tour : Marcos Eugênio
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