Title of article :
A survey of amphibians at Liwagu Water Catchment Area, Tambunan, Sabah, Malaysia
Author/Authors :
Huaimei, Yong Universiti Malaysia Sabah - Institute for Tropical Biology and Conservation, Malaysia , Sudin, Ahmad Universiti Malaysia Sabah - Institute for Tropical Biology and Conservation, Malaysia , Ismail, Helpis Universiti Malaysia Sabah - Institute for Tropical Biology and Conservation, Malaysia
Abstract :
This paper presents the inventory of frogs collected at Liwagu Water Catchment, Tambunan, Sabah. The specimens were collected along trails using the Visual Encounter Survey (VES) and hand-grabbing technique. The process of collecting and recording data was done according to the standard method for handling amphibians. A total of 15 species of anurans and one species of caecilian were recorded. The assemblage was dominated by anurans from Ranidae (39%).
Keywords :
Frogs , water catchment , Ranidae
Journal title :
Journal of Tropical Biology and Conservation
Journal title :
Journal of Tropical Biology and Conservation
