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New herpetofaunal records from Gunung Mulu National Park and its surrounding areas in Borneo

Authors :
Ryobu Fukuyama
Ibuki Fukuyama
Takaki Kurita
Yosuke Kojima
Mohamad Yazid Hossman
Akihiro Noda
Kanto Nishikawa
Source :
Herpetozoa, Vol 34, Iss , Pp 89-96 (2021)
Publication Year :
2021
Publisher :
Pensoft Publishers, 2021.

Abstract

Gunung Mulu National Park (GMNP) in northwestern Borneo is marked by high species diversity and diverse environments. We present one new amphibian and ten new reptile records from GMNP and its surrounding area. In the records, Asthenodipsas jamilinaisi and Garthius chaseni were newly recorded in the Sarawak State. We also present the first record of Cyrtodactylus muluensis from outside of GMNP and the second record of Opisthotropis typica from the park. Combined with previous information, a total of 108 amphibians and 104 reptiles are known from GMNP, and their preferred habitat types are diverse. Furthermore, observed male-male combat of Dopasia buettikoferi is the first detailed description of the genus. Two color morphs of D. buettikoferi had an identical ND2 haplotype and appeared to be the same species. The present study provides new information about Bornean amphibians and reptiles, and also emphasizes the importance of continuous monitoring.

Subjects

Subjects :
Zoology
QL1-991

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2682955X
Volume :
34
Issue :
89-96
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Herpetozoa
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.764f42fb40842c7939807b96e6c8f88
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3897/herpetozoa.34.e63998