A Southeast Asian firefly with distinctively bent wings is called Pteroptyx tener. This species is a valuable ecotourism resource in Malaysia because it attracts visitors with its synchronised nocturnal flashing in great numbers on mangrove trees and shrubs. Discovering more on the distribution of aggregating fireflies in Malaysia is the aim of the study. The objectives of this review include the awareness to protect fireflies and their habitats in Malaysia, as well as identifying the type of mangroves and utilising GIS in the process of mapping the location for fireflies in Malaysia. On the other side, it has been noted that firefly numbers are declining. Using GIS approach, it is possible to identify the precise type of mangrove that fireflies need as a congregating site based on the intensity and abundance of fireflies in the surrounding region of the study area. All of these plant species may be found in Peninsular Malaysia regularly in riparian areas, and the majority of them have a connection to fireflies. The mangrove trees along riparian areas are the best places for fireflies to develop their habitat as a source of food and as a location to breed. Despite its low prominence, Lampyridae has a big impact on locals' quality of life and, as a result, the local economy. Throughout Peninsular Malaysia, thousands of these amazing insects carry out their nighttime flashing rituals on riverside trees.
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To Cite this Article: Fuzi, N. F. A., Abd Rahman, A., & Marzukhi, F. (2022). Mangroves are Home to Fireflies (Pteroptyx Tener sp.) in Malaysia: A Review. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences. 12(7), 1587– 1599.
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