Brassey Range

Brassey Range
Brassey Range is located in Borneo
Brassey Range
Brassey Range
Location within Borneo
Highest point
PeakMount Danum
Elevation1,093 m (3,586 ft)
Coordinates4°53′59″N 117°30′0″E / 4.89972°N 117.50000°E / 4.89972; 117.50000
Naming
EtymologyThomas Brassey[better source needed]
Geography
Country
Malaysia
State
Sabah
Tawau and Sandakan Division
Districts
Kalabakan, Kinabatangan, Kunak, Lahad Datu, Tawau and Tongod

The Brassey Range is a prominent mountain range located in the eastern part of Sabah, Malaysia. It ranges from Tawau Division up to parts of Sandakan. The range is also home to the Danum Valley Conservation Area. Highlands includes the Segama Highlands.

Biodiversity

The Brassey Range provides a critical continuous habitat corridor for highly threatened Bornean mammals, and it is a stronghold for the Bornean orangutan, Borneo elephant, clouded leopard, sun bear, and the Sunda pangolin.

Geology

The Brassey Range is made up of green serpentine formations, which are mostly covered by jungle, but also uplifted sedimentary rock, alongside the Kuamut and Labang Formation. The Kinabatangan River runs parallel across its foothill. The highest part of the Brassey Range is Mount Danum, which peaks at 1,093 metres (3,586 ft). There is also a volcano field on the southern extend range in the Tawau District.

Reference

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  2. ↑ Marsh, Clive W.; Greer, Anthony G. (1992). "Forest land-use in Sabah, Malaysia: an introduction to Danum Valley". Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences. 335 (1275).
  3. ↑ "Brassey Range - Mountain Range Profile". Symphony of Horizon. Retrieved 2026-09-24.
  4. ↑ "FAQ". Danum Valley Rainforest Lodge. Retrieved 24 September 2026.
  5. ↑ "Wildlife Atlas of Sabah" (PDF). Retrieved 24 September 2026.
  6. ↑ "Volcanoes: The unsung 'architect'". Daily Express. 2026-10-18. Retrieved 2026-10-20.