Amphibian density and diversity in a disturbed habitat in Belum Temengor Forest Complex Perak Malaysia

Yap Chee Hui, . and Ibrahim Jaafar, . and Amirah Hurzaid, . and Azmeer Abu bakar, . Amphibian density and diversity in a disturbed habitat in Belum Temengor Forest Complex Perak Malaysia. pp. 141-143. ISSN 0121-8126

A Rapid Visual and Auditory Encounter Survey (RVAES) of frogs and toads was carried out in a disturbed area of Belum Temengor Forest Complex for three consecutive nights in August 2013. A search party comprising 4 persons scoured the grounds locating the frogs and toads in the vicinity. Amphibian species were recorded by sight and calls. A total of 30 man-hours search effort were expended for the survey. The results showed that the study area harbour six species of anurans from four families namely Bufonidae (one species) Microhylidae (three species) Ranidae (one species) and Rhacophoridae (one species). The most abundant species were the Microhyla heymonsi (26 individuals) followed by the Polypedates leucomystax (16 individuals) and the Duttaphrynus melanostictus (14 individuals) while two species were considered rare namely Microhyla butleri (two individuals) and Kaloula pulchra (one individual). The diversity of amphibians in the area were analysed using the Shanon-Wiener Simpson and Eveness Indices. Generally the amphibian assemblage at the Belum Rainforest Resort is typical of disturbed area habitats.

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Abstract

A Rapid Visual and Auditory Encounter Survey (RVAES) of frogs and toads was carried out in a disturbed area of Belum Temengor Forest Complex for three consecutive nights in August 2013. A search party comprising 4 persons scoured the grounds locating the frogs and toads in the vicinity. Amphibian species were recorded by sight and calls. A total of 30 man-hours search effort were expended for the survey. The results showed that the study area harbour six species of anurans from four families namely Bufonidae (one species) Microhylidae (three species) Ranidae (one species) and Rhacophoridae (one species). The most abundant species were the Microhyla heymonsi (26 individuals) followed by the Polypedates leucomystax (16 individuals) and the Duttaphrynus melanostictus (14 individuals) while two species were considered rare namely Microhyla butleri (two individuals) and Kaloula pulchra (one individual). The diversity of amphibians in the area were analysed using the Shanon-Wiener Simpson and Eveness Indices. Generally the amphibian assemblage at the Belum Rainforest Resort is typical of disturbed area habitats.

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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	Amphibians
AGROVOC Term:	Frogs
AGROVOC Term:	Toads
AGROVOC Term:	Surveys
AGROVOC Term:	Identification
AGROVOC Term:	Forests
AGROVOC Term:	Habitats
AGROVOC Term:	Reserved forests
AGROVOC Term:	Rain forests
AGROVOC Term:	Microhylidae
Depositing User:	Mr. AFANDI ABDUL MALEK
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 00:54
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/8329

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