The species identified include the crested argus, chestnut-necklaced partridge, red-faced wild fowl species and Siamese fireback. Among them, the crested argus, chestnut-necklaced partridge and the red-faced species belong to Group IB, which covers endangered and rare forest wildlife species subject to strict protection. The Siamese fireback belongs to Group IIB, which includes forest wildlife species at risk of becoming threatened without strict management.

Dao Xuan Thuy, Director of the Chu Mom Ray National Park management board, said illegal hunting or trapping of Group IB species may lead to criminal prosecution, depending on the number of individual animals involved, the severity of violations and resulting consequences.

For Group IIB species, violators may face administrative penalties for illegal hunting, while cases involving large-scale hunting, destructive hunting practices or illegal trade may still lead to criminal prosecution under Vietnamese law.

After recording the presence of the rare wild fowl, forest rangers and forest protection teams at the national park stepped up patrols, installed additional surveillance cameras and monitored wildlife movements to prevent illegal hunting.

Chu Mom Ray National Park is currently home to around 1,000 animal species, including 112 endangered and rare species prioritized for protection, along with nearly 1,900 plant species, including 192 endemic species.

With nearly 300 camera traps installed across the forest area, the park has also recorded other rare wildlife species in recent years, including gaur, Asiatic black bears and several endemic species with high conservation value.

Sun bear discovered at Chu Mom Ray National Park

VOV.VN - Chu Mom Ray National Park in central Quang Ngai province has recently recorded the first appearance of a sun bear (Ursus thibetanus) through camera trap technology.