Observation of river terrapins (Batagur baska) along Sungai Terengganu : A positive nesting site of riverrine terrapins

Ebil Yusof, . Observation of river terrapins (Batagur baska) along Sungai Terengganu : A positive nesting site of riverrine terrapins. pp. 53-61. ISSN 0121-8126

The study was carried out from Pasir Petasih to Pasir Pulau Musang along Sungai Terengganu Terengganu between 11 to 31 July 1994. It was carried out one month after the nesting period. A total of 30 locations of sandbanks were inspected of which 16 were reported being visited by terrapins. The number of landing or nesting of terrapins were dependent on the physical factors (width and length) of the locations. These locations were favorable and not prevalent of shifting thus the locations could be considered as possible positive nesting sites along Sungai Terengganu. It was recorded that 263 43 females landed at these sites. The total number of eggs collected by the villagers was 2 396. Fourteen sandbanks (46.67) were suitable for breeding of terrapins. Pasir Tirok/Telemong and Pasir Tirok / Serada are proposed as new terrapin' sanctuaries. The height of the sandbank was the only physical factor independently related to the possible nesting of terrapins along Sungai Terengganu.

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Abstract

The study was carried out from Pasir Petasih to Pasir Pulau Musang along Sungai Terengganu Terengganu between 11 to 31 July 1994. It was carried out one month after the nesting period. A total of 30 locations of sandbanks were inspected of which 16 were reported being visited by terrapins. The number of landing or nesting of terrapins were dependent on the physical factors (width and length) of the locations. These locations were favorable and not prevalent of shifting thus the locations could be considered as possible positive nesting sites along Sungai Terengganu. It was recorded that 263 43 females landed at these sites. The total number of eggs collected by the villagers was 2 396. Fourteen sandbanks (46.67) were suitable for breeding of terrapins. Pasir Tirok/Telemong and Pasir Tirok / Serada are proposed as new terrapin' sanctuaries. The height of the sandbank was the only physical factor independently related to the possible nesting of terrapins along Sungai Terengganu.

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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	Terrapins
AGROVOC Term:	Nesting
AGROVOC Term:	Surveys
AGROVOC Term:	Rivers
AGROVOC Term:	Riverbanks
AGROVOC Term:	Eggs
AGROVOC Term:	Female animals
AGROVOC Term:	Length
AGROVOC Term:	Width
AGROVOC Term:	Height
Depositing User:	Mr. AFANDI ABDUL MALEK
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 00:54
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/8471

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