Author/Authors :
Jaafar, Ibrahim Universiti Sains Malaysia - School of Distance Education, Malaysia , Awang, Zalina Universiti Sains Malaysia - School of Distance Education, Malaysia , Ibrahim, Nur Hafizah Universiti Sains Malaysia - School of Distance Education, Malaysia , Hurzaid, Amirah Universiti Sains Malaysia - School of Distance Education, Malaysia , Abdul Rahim, Nurul Dalila Universiti Sains Malaysia - School of Distance Education, Malaysia , Ismail, Amirudin Universiti Sains Malaysia - School of Distance Education, Malaysia , Shahrudin, Shahriza Universiti Sains Malaysia - School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Malaysia , Md Sah, Shahrul Anuar Universiti Sains Malaysia - School of Biological Sciences, Malaysia , Abdul Muin, Mohd Universiti Sains Malaysia - National Poison Centre, Malaysia
Abstract :
Bukit Perangin Forest Reserve, Kedah Malaysia is a popular forest park well known for its clear rivers and streams, interesting sedimentary rock formations and a rich biodiversity in flora and fauna. However to date no report on the amphibians and reptiles of this forest has ever been published. Therefore, from January 2009 to May 2010, herpetofauna surveys were conducted at Bukit Wang Recreational Forest, which forms a part of the Bukit Perangin Forest Reserve. The results of the survey showed that a total of 15 species of amphibians belonging to 6 families and 15 species of reptiles belonging to 7 families were found in the study area. These constitute the first records for the amphibians and reptiles in this forest. The herpetofauna checklist showed that the most abundant amphibians were from the family Ranidae while the most abundant reptiles were from the family Gekkonidae.
