Herpetofauna of Puerto Galera, Mindoro Island, Philippines
Issue Date
1-1998
Abstract
A total of 32 species of herpetofauna, including 15 endemic species, were recorded in different habitat types on Mount Malasimbo, Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro. Standard transect methods were used in conducting the survey. The amphibians accounted for 11 species representing five families, while the 21 species of reptiles from nine families included 13 lizards and eight snake species. Total species count and endemicity were highest at the primary forest area (15 endemics of the 22 species), followed by the secondary forest (seven endemics out of 13 species). the agroforestry area had the lowest number of recorded species (a total of 11 species), which were mostly commensal species and no endemics. Notable species include two probable new species of Mindoro endemic, a pelobatid (Leptobrachium sp.) and an anglehead (Gonocephalus sp.).
Source or Periodical Title
Sylvatrop: the technical journal of Philippine Ecosystems and Natural Resources
ISSN
0115-0022
Volume
8
Issue
1-2
Page
86-93
Document Type
Article
Frequency
semi-annually
Physical Description
illustrations ; table
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Alviola, Philip A.; Gonzalez, Juan Carlos T.; Dans, Andres Tomas L.; Afuang, Leticia E.; and Dimapilis, Anabelle B., "Herpetofauna of Puerto Galera, Mindoro Island, Philippines" (1998). Journal Article. 5187.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/journal-articles/5187
En – AGROVOC descriptors
FAUNA; REPTILES; AMPHIBIANS; HABITATS; ENDEMIC SPECIES; MICROHABITAT; COMMENSALS; PHILIPPINES