By ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity

With photo contributions from Pasonanca Natural Park Protected Area Management Office (PaNP-PAMO) and Mr. Jay Paul C. Mantuon

Pasonanca Natural Park

With a total area of 17,414 hectares, Pasonanca Natural Park is a stronghold of biodiversity in the Zamboanga Peninsula.

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Pasonanca river (2022) by Pasonanca National ParkASEAN Centre for Biodiversity

A Watershed Forest Reserve

The Tumaga River, whose headwater is within the park’s boundaries, is an important river system in Zamboanga City that serves as the main supplier of domestic water for the nearby communities.

Tree tops (2022) by Pasonanca National ParkASEAN Centre for Biodiversity

A contiguous block of old and secondary growth mixed dipterocarp forest covers almost 90% of the park’s area. Dominant species include Shorea contorta, S. negrosensis, S.
polysperma, S. palosapis, S. almon and Parashorea malaanonan.

The Park is a Key Biodiversity Area and an Important Bird Area

Threatened and restricted-range species of Mindanao and Eastern Visayas Endemic Bird Area were recorded in and around the park. The threatened Mindanao Bleeding-heart (Gallicolumba crinigera) and critically endangered Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi)  are among the rare species sighted in the area.

Mindanao bleeding heart, Jay Paul C. Mantuon, From the collection of: ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
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Pasonanca Philippine Eagle 2, Pasonanca National Park, 2022, From the collection of: ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
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Pasonanca King Fisher, Jay Paul E. Mantuon, 2022, From the collection of: ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
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Mindanao blue fantail, Jay Paul C. Mantuon, From the collection of: ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
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Rufous hornbill, Jay Paul C. Mantuon, From the collection of: ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
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Pinsker's Hawk-Eagle, Jay Paul C. Mantuon, From the collection of: ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
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Southern silvery kingfisher, Jay Paul C. Mantuon, From the collection of: ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
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Mindanao Wattled Broadbill, Jay Paul C. Mantuon, From the collection of: ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
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Pasonanca frog (2022) by Jay Paul E. MantuonASEAN Centre for Biodiversity

Wildlife of Pasonanca Natural Park

Other species found in the park are the Varanus dalubhasa, one of the two newly discovered Philippine endemic species of Asian monitor lizard; Pinskers Hawk Eagle; Red Headed Flameback;  and Mindanao horned frog.

White-bellied Woodpecker by Jay Paul C. MantuonASEAN Centre for Biodiversity

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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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