Herpetofauna of Universiti Malaysia Terengganu campus: sustaining biodiversity in campus green area

Fatimah Nor Fatihah Mohammad, . and Amalina Shariffudin, . and Nurasikin Md. Daud, . and Khunirah Dzu, . and Noor Shahirah Ibrahim, . and Amirrudin Ahmad, . and Baizul Hafsyam Badli-Sham, . and Rosha Rosli, . and Hayatun Syamila Noh, . and Farha Asyireen Abdul Razak, . and Goh Shu Xian, . and Farah Anis Shafie, . and Anis Azira Abdul Aziz, . and Nik Siti Aishah Abdul Shukor, . and Siti Najwa Sawawi, . and Mohamed Fahmi Kamaruzzaman, . and Suhaili Mohamad, . Herpetofauna of Universiti Malaysia Terengganu campus: sustaining biodiversity in campus green area. pp. 11-28. ISSN 1823-8556

Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) campus at Mengabang Telipot Kuala Nerus has a considerable patch of pristine coastal mangrove forest comprising more than 13 tree species and associated fauna such as bats birds insects and herpetofauna. Over the years many of the green areas including mangrove vegetation have been replaced with built-up areas. The objective of this study was to determine the diversity of herpetofauna in green areas around the UMT campus. Samplings of amphibians and reptiles were conducted by using the visual encounter survey technique. A total of 237 individuals representing 22 herpetofauna species was recorded comprising five amphibians and 19 reptiles. All of the amphibians were regarded as habitat generalist species while the reptiles were represented by 13 generalist species and 11 habitat specialist species. These species assemblages could be the reflection of the severe degradation of natural habitats in which the remnant mangrove forests serve as a refuge. The remnant mangrove forests should be protected as these habitats are important to sustain the existence of many herpetofauna species on UMT campus.

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Abstract

Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) campus at Mengabang Telipot Kuala Nerus has a considerable patch of pristine coastal mangrove forest comprising more than 13 tree species and associated fauna such as bats birds insects and herpetofauna. Over the years many of the green areas including mangrove vegetation have been replaced with built-up areas. The objective of this study was to determine the diversity of herpetofauna in green areas around the UMT campus. Samplings of amphibians and reptiles were conducted by using the visual encounter survey technique. A total of 237 individuals representing 22 herpetofauna species was recorded comprising five amphibians and 19 reptiles. All of the amphibians were regarded as habitat generalist species while the reptiles were represented by 13 generalist species and 11 habitat specialist species. These species assemblages could be the reflection of the severe degradation of natural habitats in which the remnant mangrove forests serve as a refuge. The remnant mangrove forests should be protected as these habitats are important to sustain the existence of many herpetofauna species on UMT campus.

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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	Amphibians
AGROVOC Term:	Reptiles
AGROVOC Term:	Biodiversity
AGROVOC Term:	Sampling
AGROVOC Term:	Surveys
AGROVOC Term:	Mangrove forest
AGROVOC Term:	Coastal area
AGROVOC Term:	Urbanizations
AGROVOC Term:	Species diversity
AGROVOC Term:	Taxonomy
Depositing User:	Mr. AFANDI ABDUL MALEK
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 00:53
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/7889

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