By ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity

With photo contributions from DENR=BMB and Dion Tuazon

Mts. Timpoong-Hibok-Hibok Natural Monument

The Mt. Timpoong-Hibok-Hibok National Park is composed of two mountains: Mt. Timpoong and Mt. Hibok-Hibok, which is an active volcano located in the northwest area of the island.

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Mountain Peaks by DENR-BMBASEAN Centre for Biodiversity

Habitats

The park has five major habitats: grassland or brushland, upland wetland or freshwater habitat, mossy forest, dipterocarp forest, and a crater lake. The presence of these various habitat types resulted in the natural monument’s high level of endemism and species diversity.

Unique Fauna

Philippine hanging parakeet (Loriculus philippensis), Camiguin forest mouse (Apomys camiguinensis), Camiguin forest rat (Bullimus gamay), Camiguin hanging parrot (Loriculus camiguinensis), Camiguin hawk-owl (Ninox leventisi), writhed hornbill (Rhabdotorrhinus leucocephalus), Mindanao shrew (Crocidura beatus), Camiguin narrow-mouthed frog (Aphantophryne nana), and small rufous horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus subrufus)

Camiguin narrow mouth frog, Mts. Timpoong-Hibok-Hibok Natural Monument, 2016, From the collection of: ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
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Cetrine blue catcher, Mts. Timpoong-Hibok-Hibok Natural Monument, 2016, From the collection of: ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
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Tuasan Falls by DENR-BMBASEAN Centre for Biodiversity

Aside from pristine white sand beaches, hot springs, and pools, the protected area also boasts of waterfalls (Katibawasan, Binangawan, and Tuasan Falls), rivers (Sagay and Binagawan River), hot and cold springs such as Ardent and Santo Niño, forests, grasslands, and brush lands.

Tres Marias Hills by Dion TuazonASEAN Centre for Biodiversity

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ASEAN Heritage Parks

ASEAN Heritage Parks (AHPs) are protected areas of high conservation importance that provide valuable contributions to safeguarding ecosystems and biodiversity. 

AHPs provide a window to the world, showcasing a wealth of biodiversity that is uniquely ASEAN.

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