New Lichen Records from the Mountains Kinabalu and Tambuyukon (Kinabalu Park, Malaysian Borneo)

A significant discovery of 126 new lichen species in the Kinabalu region, including six previously unknown to Sabah and 90 to Malaysia, underscores the rich biodiversity of Kinabalu Park. Among these, 15 are novel to Southeast Asia and another 15 to Asia, highlighting the area's unique ecological significance. The research, conducted by Paukov et al., employed systematic field surveys and taxonomic analysis to document this lichen diversity, contributing valuable data for conservation efforts in one of the world's most biodiverse regions.

Paukov, A., Sipman, H. J. M., Kukwa, M., Repin, R., & Teptina, A. (2017). New Lichen Records from the Mountains Kinabalu and Tambuyukon (Kinabalu Park, Malaysian Borneo). Herzogia, 30(1), 237–252. https://doi.org/10.13158/heia.30.1.2017.237