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Amphibians Diversity at Sekayu Lowland Forest, Terengganu
Murni Azima binti Ismail
Supervisor: Dr. Amirrudin bin Ahmad
Bachelor of Applied Science
(Biodiversity Conservation and Management)
School of Marine and Environmental Sciences
Status of amphibians in lowland forest in Malaysia has not been widely
researched, Sekayu lowland forest consist various species of amphibians. A
study on amphibians diversity in lowland forests at Hutan Lipur Sekayu were
conducted from July until November 2017 using pitfall trap and Visual
Encounter Survey methods. The objective of this study is to examine the
amphibians diversity at Sekayu lowland forest and to compare the number of
species in three different habitats at Sekayu lowland forest. A total of 30 species
from 6 families of amphibians were recorded amongst 472 individuals
recovered. The most abundant amphibians family observed was Dicroglossidae
(30%) and the most abundant amphibians species observed was in August.
Anak Sungai Peres shows the highest amphibians species. Conclusion,
knowledge on the amphibians population provide information for effective
conservation management in those area. Therefore need more specialist
training and advice from expertise for identification process.
1710 | UMT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH DAY 2018