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- The study conducted from January 2009 to December 2010 documented the amphibian fauna in Bukit Jana, Taiping, Perak, with observations over 12 nights.
- A total of 24 frog species from 14 genera and 6 families were identified, including 7 commensal species near human habitats and others associated with forest environments.
- This research represents the first amphibian checklist for Bukit Jana and highlights that the identified species contribute to 22% of the 107 frog species recorded in Peninsular Malaysia.
Article Abstract
The study on the amphibian fauna of Bukit Jana, Taiping, Perak was carried out from January 2009 until December 2010 with a total of 12 nights of observation. Twenty four species of frogs from 14 genera and 6 families were recorded to inhabit the Bukit Jana areas. Seven commensal species were found around human habitations near the foothill whereas the others are typical forest frogs found mostly near the rivers, streams and forest floor. This is the first amphibian checklist of Bukit Jana, Perak and it contributed 22% out of 107 species of frogs that are recorded to inhabit Peninsular Malaysia.
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