Where the wildlife of land and sea meet
To date, at least 100 species of plants have been recorded including the Vatica pauciflora, a possible new record for Sabah and about 63 mangrove and mangrove associated species where some are rare in Malaysia.
Among the preliminary wildlife species identified were resident and migratory birds. Approximately at least 60 species of birds have been observed in the area as well as at least 25 species of mammal such as the Long-tailed macaque, barking deer, sambar deer, Great slaty woodpecker, White-bellied sea eagle, Rainbow bee-eater, otters and Pacific swallow including the endangered Proboscis monke.
The area is also blessed with beautiful beaches while certain parts are covered with mangrove trees. With the montane ultramafic forest ecosystem of Mt. Silam behind it and the surrounding crystal clear seawater and magnificent coral reefs at the front, besides its proximity to Lahad Datu town, about 15km away, SCCA is suitable for marine-based environmental education and recreational activities.
The development of SCCA is through the collaboration between Yayasan Sabah Group and SHELL Malaysia.
