Species diversity of freshwater turtles and tortoises in Terengganu Malaysia

Noor Shahirah Ibrahim, . and Baizul Hafsham Badli Sham, . and Nur Juliani Shafie, . and Amirrudin Ahmad, . Species diversity of freshwater turtles and tortoises in Terengganu Malaysia. pp. 1-27. ISSN 1823-8556

The diversity of freshwater turtles and tortoises (FTTs) in the Peninsular Malaysia has been studied for years. The diversity of FTTs is therefore very well known. This study is intended to provide the information on the occurrence of FTTs in Terengganu in support of future conservation efforts. The data examined in this paper were based on both primary and secondary information. Terengganu supports a total of 13 species (68) of FTTs known to occur from the whole of Peninsular Malaysia. The presence of the FTTs in Terengganu demonstrates that there is a disjunctive distribution pattern with very few species occurred throughout the state. However we concur that the distribution pattern of FTTs in Terengganu will be better understood should a comprehensive study is conducted. There are more species expected to be found in Terengganu since its habitat availability is suitable for the livelihood of other genera.

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Abstract

The diversity of freshwater turtles and tortoises (FTTs) in the Peninsular Malaysia has been studied for years. The diversity of FTTs is therefore very well known. This study is intended to provide the information on the occurrence of FTTs in Terengganu in support of future conservation efforts. The data examined in this paper were based on both primary and secondary information. Terengganu supports a total of 13 species (68) of FTTs known to occur from the whole of Peninsular Malaysia. The presence of the FTTs in Terengganu demonstrates that there is a disjunctive distribution pattern with very few species occurred throughout the state. However we concur that the distribution pattern of FTTs in Terengganu will be better understood should a comprehensive study is conducted. There are more species expected to be found in Terengganu since its habitat availability is suitable for the livelihood of other genera.

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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	Freshwater turtles
AGROVOC Term:	Freshwater tortoises
AGROVOC Term:	Data analysis
AGROVOC Term:	Population distribution
AGROVOC Term:	Species
AGROVOC Term:	Genera
AGROVOC Term:	Testudines
AGROVOC Term:	Emydidae
AGROVOC Term:	Testudinidae
AGROVOC Term:	Trionychidae
Depositing User:	Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 06:29
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/24992

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