Wildlifeof Sumatra
Wildlife in Siberut Island
Mentawai Islands, West Sumatra
The largest of the Mentawai Islands off Sumatra's west coast, home to four primates found nowhere else on Earth. Multi-day forest camps and river travel, often combined with surf tourism, reach the endemic macaque and langurs alongside a distinctive island bird community.
Highlights
- Four endemic primates found only on the Mentawai Islands
- Multi-day forest camps and river-based travel
- Endemic birds: Mentawai Scops Owl, Mentawai Cuckoo-Dove
- Cultural visits with Mentawai communities
Top wildlife targets
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Quick answers
- What wildlife can you see in Siberut Island?
- Top wildlife targets in Siberut Island include Siberut Macaque, Siberut Langur and Pig-tailed Langur. Highlights: Four endemic primates found only on the Mentawai Islands.
- Where is Siberut Island?
- Siberut Island is in Mentawai Islands, West Sumatra, Sumatra (about -1.5°, 99°).
- What are the highlights of Siberut Island?
- Four endemic primates found only on the Mentawai Islands, Multi-day forest camps and river-based travel, Endemic birds: Mentawai Scops Owl, Mentawai Cuckoo-Dove and Cultural visits with Mentawai communities.