Muhammad Rasul bin Abdullah Halim
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Scopus Publications
- First specimen-based record and preliminary assessment of the fisheries status of Otolithoides pama (Hamilton, 1822) (Perciformes: Sciaenidae) from the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, Strait of Malacca
ANA HELENA CRUCIOL, FERNANDO BARBOSA NOLL, LIONEL A. STANGE, ROGÉRIO BOTION LOPES
Zootaxa, 2026
Among the Neotropical genera of Eumeninae, Zethus Fabricius, 1804, has the largest number of species and is divided into six subgenera in this region. The genus is further divided into 29 species groups, one of which is the Zethus spinosus group. This study provides a taxonomic review of the Zethus spinosus group based on external morphology with the objective of designating and describing five new species: Z. lioneli Cruciol & Lopes, sp. nov. from Bolívia, Z. platinotus Cruciol, Stange & Lopes, sp. nov. from Brazil, Z. platynotatus Cruciol, Stange & Lopes, sp. nov. from Bolívia, Z. semilunaris Cruciol, Stange & Lopes, sp. nov. from Brazil, and Z. semiplanus Cruciol & Lopes, sp. nov. from Argentina. - Emerging Risk of Flea-Borne Bartonella in Tropical Cities: Evidence from Stray Cats in the Klang Valley, Malaysia
Justin Titti Alison, Auni Atikah AbdulHalim, Muhammad Rasul Abdullah Halim, Hasmawati Yahaya, Muhamad Afiq Aziz, Sazaly AbuBakar, Zubaidah Ya’cob
Insects, 2025
Urban stray cats are often associated with ectoparasites and zoonotic pathogens due to their unsanitary living conditions and lack of veterinary care. Fleas, especially Ctenocephalides spp., are competent vectors of Bartonella spp., a genus of emerging bacterial pathogens with both public health and veterinary relevance. This study investigated the presence of Bartonella DNA in ectoparasitic fleas infesting stray cats in various urban habitats within the Klang Valley, Malaysia. A total of 204 fleas were collected from 89 stray cats. Fleas were identified morphologically using established taxonomic keys under a light microscope and further validated through PCR amplification of the mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (cox1) gene. Detection of Bartonella spp. was conducted by targeting the citrate synthase (gltA) gene. All fleas were confirmed as Ctenocephalides felis, with an infestation prevalence of 39.33% among the cats sampled. Of 118 C. felis specimens tested, 86.44% were positive for Bartonella DNA, one of the highest worldwide and significantly surpassing previous Malaysian reports. Sequencing of 12 positive samples showed identities with B. claridgeiae (58.3%), B. henselae (25.0%), an uncultured Bartonella species (8.3%) and a Bartonella isolate from a dog in Chile (8.3%). These results highlight the significant presence of Bartonella, causative agent of cat-scratch disease in stray cats, emphasizing their potential role as urban reservoirs and vectors. The findings underscore the need for ectoparasite surveillance and zoonotic pathogen control as integral components of stray animal management in Malaysia’s urban settings. - DNA barcoding and host blood meal identification of Culicoides Latreille (Diptera, Ceratopogonidae) from Malaysia
Zubaidah Ya'cob, Ronnalit Mintara, Daicus M. Belabut, Muhammed Rasul Abdullah Halim, Pairot Pramual
Acta Tropica, 2025 - An Updated Checklist of Fish Species in the Sultan Idris Shah Forestry Education Centre, Puchong, Selangor, with Notes on the Occurrence of Invasive Species
Abdulwakil Olawale Saba, Muhammad Darwish Nazhan Ismail, Muhammad Fadhlil Hakimi Abdull Jamil, Frasier Hoo Anak Steward, Muhammad Rasul Abdullah Halim, Mohd Lokman Ilham-Norhakim, Mohammad Amirul Faiz Zulkiply, Kamarulizwan Kamaruddin, Fazli Shariff, Mohammad Noor Azmai Amal
Pertanika Journal of Science and Technology, 2025
This study presents an updated fish checklist of the Sultan Idris Shah Forestry Education Centre (SISFEC), Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia. Fish samples were collected using gill nets, cast nets, scoop nets, baited lines, and electrofishers at eight sites within SISFEC, including Rasau River, Bohol River, and several lentic water bodies. There are 29 fish species, representing 13 families of freshwater fish, with the family Danionidae (six species) dominating the list. Of the 29 species recorded, six were non-native, including Oreochromis niloticus, Barbonymus gonionotus, Puntigrus tetrazona, Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus, Oreochromis sp. (red), and Poecilia reticulata. In addition to the non-native species recorded, the Australian red claw crayfish, a non-native invasive invertebrate, was also encountered. Despite the increase in recorded native species compared to past reports, potential threats from invasive species remain a concern. Regular monitoring and strict regulation are recommended to ensure the conservation and sustainable use of SISFEC’s aquatic biodiversity. - Wild-caught adult black flies (Diptera: Simuliidae) from various ecological landscapes in Malaysia
Noor Izwan-Anas, Muhammad Rasul Abdullah Halim, Van Lun Low, Peter H. Adler, Zubaidah Ya'cob
Acta Tropica, 2024 - Using citizen science data to uncover the invasion of the non-native fish, Hemibagrus wyckioides (Fang and Chaux, 1949) in Peninsular Malaysia
Mohamad Aqmal-Naser, Intan-Faraha A. Ghani, Muhammad Rasul Abdullah Halim, Muhammad Fahmi-Ahmad, Md. Zain Khaironizam, Mohammad Noor Azmai Amal, Zahar Azuar Zakaria, Mohd Lokman Ilham-Norhakim, Amirrudin B. Ahmad
Biological Invasions, 2024 - Some Aspects of the Biology of Invasive Fish Species from a Langat River Tributary, Selangor, Malaysia
Abdulwakil Olawale Saba, Muhammad Shakir Zufayri Mohd Arshad, Muhammad Afifuddin Abdul Razak, Amirah Mustafa Kamal, Muhammad Rasul Abdullah Halim, Intan Faraha A Ghani, Mohd Lokman Ilham-Norhakim, Mohammad Noor Azmai Amal
Pertanika Journal of Science and Technology, 2024
Invasive fish species pose several threats to aquatic biodiversity and health, necessitating a good understanding of their biology and ecology. This study aims to understand the biology of invasive fish species collected from a Langat River tributary, Selangor, focusing on their growth, reproduction, and feeding habits. Fish and water samples were collected between March and August 2022. A total of 171 specimens were recorded, including 71, 55, and 45 individuals of Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus, P. pardalis, and Oreochromis sp. The b values for length-weight relationships of P. disjunctivus, P. pardalis, and Oreochromis sp. were 2.79, 2.92, and 2.89, respectively. The mean condition factor for Oreochromis sp. was significantly (p < 0.05) higher than that of the other two species. There were no significant differences between the observed and expected number of males and females for all three species. The females had higher mean gonadosomatic index values compared to males. The mean fecundity for P. disjunctivus, P. pardalis, and Oreochromis sp. were 973 ± 596, 10562 ± 830, and 1052 ± 1068, respectively. The most important stomach contents of the three species were detritus, mineral particles, and diatoms, with a higher proportion of mineral particles found in the diets of P. disjunctivus and P. pardalis. The information on growth patterns, reproductive strategies, and dietary preferences provides valuable insights for controlling their invasion of local rivers. - Ethnoichthyology of the First Record of Spine Bahaba (Bahaba polykladiskos) from Muar, Johor, Malaysia
Borneo Journal of Resource Science and Technology, 2024 - A Preliminary Checklist of Fish Species in the Peat Swamp Forest of Ayer Hitam Utara State Park Forest, Johor, Malaysia
Muhammad Fahmi-Ahmad, Muhammad Rasul Abdullah Halim, Mohd Lokman Ilham-Norhakim, Muhammad Nur Azam Arshad, Zahar Azuar Zakaria, Intan Faraha A. Ghani, Mohamad Aqmal-Naser, Siti Noratikah Mustafa, Muhammad Abu Bakar Abdul-Latiff, Mohammad Noor Azmai Amal, Amirrudin B. Ahmad, Khaironizam Md Zain
Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science, 2024
Ayer Hitam Utara State Park Forest (AHUSPF) is an invaluable sanctuary in Johor, the last remaining intact peat swamp forest reserve that hosts many species unique to this distinctive habitat. Some rapid surveys conducted from 2019 to 2022 recorded 40 species of freshwater fish within AHUSPF. Notably, 11 are stenotopic to acid blackwater, and 12 are stenotopic to acid water, most belonging to the family Osphronemidae and Danionidae. The International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List has designated two species, Encheloclarias curtisoma and Betta persephone, as Endangered, while Betta omega is classified as Critically Endangered. The checklist presented herein was first produced from an inventory study in AHUSPF. The preservation of peat swamp forests in the area is under imminent threat due to the alarming rate of land conversion, forest fires, and the recent potential threat from the red-claw crayfish invasion in the aquatic environment. Hence, continuous monitoring is vital for documenting and updating the conservation status of the fish species. These endeavours will facilitate the development of practical conservation approaches to ensure the long-term sustainability of AHUSPF and its associated species. - Ambassis octava, a new glass-perchlet species (Teleostei: Ovalentaria: Ambassidae) from Peninsular Malaysia
Siti Zafirah Ghazali, Sébastien Lavoué, Siti Azizah Mohd Nor, Abdullah Halim Muhammad-Rasul, Min Pau Tan
Ichthyological Research, 2024 - Contrasting genetic and morphological differentiation among geographical lineages of a stenotopic miniature rasborine, Boraras maculatus, in Peninsular Malaysia
Yi Qing Fam, Jamsari Amirul Firdaus Jamaluddin, Abdullah Halim Muhammad‐Rasul, Mohd Lokman Ilham‐Norhakim, Nik Fadzly N. Rosely, Sébastien Lavoué
Journal of Fish Biology, 2024 - DNA barcoding of black flies (Diptera: Simuliidae) in Indonesia
Yan Xin Hew, Zubaidah Ya’cob, Peter H. Adler, Chee Dhang Chen, Koon Weng Lau, Mohd Sofian-Azirun, Abdullah Halim Muhammad-Rasul, Qi Yan Putt, Noor Izwan-Anas, Upik Kesumawati Hadi, I. Wayan Suana, Hiroyuki Takaoka, Van Lun Low
Parasites and Vectors, 2023 - Invasion risk and potential impact of alien freshwater fishes on native counterparts in klang valley, malaysia
Abdulwakil Olawale Saba, Ahmad Ismail, Syaizwan Zahmir Zulkifli, Intan Faraha A. Ghani, Muhammad Rasul Abdullah Halim, Musa Adamu Ibrahim, Aqilah Mukhtar, Azharuddin Abd Aziz, Noor Azrizal Abdul Wahid, Mohammad Noor Azmai Amal
Animals, 2021 - Checklist of Reptiles in Sungai Muda sub-Catchment, Ulu Muda Forest Reserve, Kedah, Peninsular Malaysia
Malayan Nature Journal, 2021 - Amphibian diversity of the Ulu Muda Forest Reserve, Kedah, Peninsular Malaysia
Malayan Nature Journal, 2021 - Fish diversity along streams in Ulu Muda Forest Reserve, Kedah, Peninsular Malaysia
Malayan Nature Journal, 2021 - Species composition and invasion risks of alien ornamental freshwater fishes from pet stores in Klang Valley, Malaysia
Abdulwakil Olawale Saba, Ahmad Ismail, Syaizwan Zahmir Zulkifli, Muhammad Rasul Abdullah Halim, Noor Azrizal Abdul Wahid, Mohammad Noor Azmai Amal
Scientific Reports, 2020 - Description and molecular characteristics of Morishitium polonicum malayense Urabe, Nor Hashim & Uni, n. subsp. (Trematoda: Cyclocoelidae) from the Asian glossy starling, Aplonis panayensis strigata (Passeriformes: Sturnidae) in Peninsular Malaysia
Misako Urabe, Noorul Ezyan Nor Hashim, Shigehiko Uni, Takashi Iwaki, Muhammad Rasul Abdullah Halim, Mohammad Effendi Marzuki, Ahmad Syihan Mat Udin, Nur Afiqah Zainuri, Hasmahzaiti Omar, Takeshi Agatsuma, Shoji Uga, Hiroyuki Takaoka, Mohd Sofian Azirun, Rosli Ramli
Parasitology International, 2020 - The influences of water quality on fish occurrences in kuala mai, pahang river and ulu tembeling, tembeling river, pahang, Malaysia
Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science, 2020 - Barn swallows hirundo rustica in peninsular malaysia: Urban winter roost counts after 50 years, and dietary segregation from house-farmed swiftlets aerodramus sp.
Mohammad Saiful Mansor, Muhammad Rasul Abdullah Halim, Nurul Ashikin Abdullah, Rosli Ramli, Earl of Cranbrook
Raffles Bulletin of Zoology, 2020 - Descriptions of the female, male and mature larva of Simulium contractum Takaoka (Diptera: Simuliidae) from Sulawesi, Indonesia
Tropical Biomedicine, 2020 - A report on introduced amazon sailfin catfish, pterygoplichthys pardalis in gombak basin, selangor, with notes on two body patterns of the species
Abdulwakil Olawale Saba, Nor Fariza Rasli, Ahmad Ismail, Syaizwan Zahmir Zulkifli, Intan Faraha A. Ghani, Abdullah Halim Muhammad-Rasul, Mohammad Noor Azmai Amal
Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science, 2020 - Checklists, production trends, and potential ecological and socioeconomic impacts of non-native freshwater fishes in Malaysia: A review
Abdulwakil Saba, Ahmad Ismail, Syaizwan Zulkifli, Shamarina Shohaimi, Nor Jamil, Nolila Nawi, Intan Ghani, Muhammad Halim, Mohammad Amal
Aquatic Invasions, 2020 - Morphological characteristics of microfilariae in blood smears of the common treeshrew tupaia glis (Mammalia: Scandentia) in Gemas, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
A. S. Mat Udin, S. Uni, N. A. Zainuri, M. R. Abdullah Halim, D. Belabut
Tropical Biomedicine, 2020 - A new black fly species of Simulium (Gomphostilbia) (Diptera: Simuliidae) br />from Sulawesi, Indonesia
HIROYUKI TAKAOKA, MOHD SOFIAN-AZIRUN, CHEE DHANG CHEN, MUHAMMAD RASUL ABDULLAH HALIM, KOON WENG LAU, VAN LUN LOW, I. WAYAN SUANA
Zootaxa, 2019 - Preliminary dengue vector surveillance in the sunda islands, indonesia: Interchange of breeding habitat preferences of aedes aegypti and aedes albopictus
Tropical Biomedicine, 2019 - Diet of tropical insectivorous birds in lowland malaysian rainforest
Mohammad Saiful Mansor, Nurul Ashikin Abdullah, Muhammad Rasul Abdullah Halim, Shukor Md. Nor, Rosli Ramli
Journal of Natural History, 2018 - Taxonomic revision of the genus poropuntius (teleostei: Cyprinidae) in Peninsular Malaysia
ABDULLAH HALIM MUHAMMAD-RASUL, ROSLI RAMLI, VAN LUN LOW, AMIRRUDIN AHMAD, CHAIWUT GRUDPAN, SONTAYA KOOLKALYA, MD. ZAIN KHAIRONIZAM
Zootaxa, 2018 - Ichthyofaunal diversity of Sungai Gombak, Selangor, Peninsular Malaysia: Past and current knowledge
Malayan Nature Journal, 2018 - The fish fauna of the Gemas River, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia.
Malayan Nature Journal, 2018 - Three new species of black flies (Diptera: Simuliidae) from the lesser sunda archipelago, Indonesia
Tropical Biomedicine, 2018 - Two new species of simulium (Gomphostilbia) (Diptera: Simuliidae) from Flores, Indonesia
Hiroyuki Takaoka, Mohd Sofian-Azirun, Chee Dhang Chen, Koon Weng Lau, Muhammad Rasul Abdullah Halim, Van Lun Low, Zubaidah Ya’cob, Nurul Ashikin Abdullah, I. Wayan Suana
Journal of Medical Entomology, 2017 - Morphological and molecular characteristics of Malayfilaria sofiani Uni, Mat Udin and Takaoka n. g., n. sp. (Nematoda: Filarioidea) from the common treeshrew Tupaia glis Diard and Duvaucel (Mammalia: Scandentia) in Peninsular Malaysia
Shigehiko Uni, Ahmad Syihan Mat Udin, Takeshi Agatsuma, Weerachai Saijuntha, Kerstin Junker, Rosli Ramli, Hasmahzaiti Omar, Yvonne Ai-Lian Lim, Sinnadurai Sivanandam, Emilie Lefoulon, Coralie Martin, Daicus Martin Belabut, Saharul Kasim, Muhammad Rasul Abdullah Halim, Nur Afiqah Zainuri, Subha Bhassu, Masako Fukuda, Makoto Matsubayashi, Masashi Harada, Van Lun Low, Chee Dhang Chen, Narifumi Suganuma, Rosli Hashim, Hiroyuki Takaoka, Mohd Sofian Azirun
Parasites and Vectors, 2017 - Simulium (Gomphostilbia) lemborense, a new black fly species (Diptera: Simuliidae) from Flores, Indonesia
HIROYUKI TAKAOKA, MOHD SOFIAN-AZIRUN, CHEE DHANG CHEN, KOON WENG LAU, MUHAMMAD RASUL ABDULLAH HALIM, VAN LUN LOW, ZUBAIDAH YA’COB, NURUL ASHIKIN ABDULLAH, I. WAYAN SUANA
Zootaxa, 2017 - Utility of DNA barcoding for rapid and accurate assessment of bat diversity in Malaysia in the absence of formally described species
J.-J. Wilson, K.-W. Sing, M.R.A. Halim, R. Ramli, R. Hashim, M. Sofian-Azirun
Genetics and Molecular Research, 2014 - Mercury accumulation in bats near hydroelectric reservoirs in Peninsular Malaysia
Khairunnisa Syaripuddin, Anjali Kumar, Kong-Wah Sing, Muhammad-Rasul Abdullah Halim, Muhammad-Nasir Nursyereen, John-James Wilson
Ecotoxicology, 2014
