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Journal : Rumphius Pattimura Biological Journal

Snake Species and Their Habitat Preferences on Marsegu Island, West Seram, Maluku, Indonesia Samangun, Christmas; Eddy, La; Leimena, Handy Erwin Pier
RUMPHIUS Vol 7 No 1 (2025): RUMPHIUS Pattimura Biological Journal
Publisher : Universitas Pattimura

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30598/rumphiusv7i1p042-049

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Maluku, an archipelagic region, has unique ecological features that support a high level of biodiversity. One such island in this region is Marsegu Island, located in the Western Seram Regency, which is recognised as a nature reserve and serves as a natural habitat for several species of snakes. This study identifies snake species and analyses habitat preferences on Marsegu Island. Data were collected using the Visual Encounter Survey (VES) method. A total of six snake species from four families were recorded, with Colubridae being the most dominant. Species showed distinct habitat preferences: Xenopeltis unicolor was often found under decaying wood in mangrove areas, while Ahaetulla prasina was associated with Cerbera manghas trees. Larger species, such as Malayopython reticulatus, were found in coral rubble, while Cerberus schneiderii preferred semi-aquatic habitats in mangrove mud. The results suggest that the distribution of snakes on Marsegu Island is strongly influenced by morphological and behavioral adaptations to specific habitat types. This study provides new ecological insights into snake species in mangrove ecosystems and highlights the critical role of habitat conservation in maintaining biodiversity on Marsegu Island.
DIURNAL BIRD COMMUNITY STRUCTURE AROUND THE WAILOI RIVER, OF HILA KAITETU (LEIHITU DISTRICT) MALUKU Saman, Risna; Moniharapon, Mechiavel; Eddy, La
RUMPHIUS Vol 1 No 1 (2019): RUMPHIUS Pattimura Biological Journal
Publisher : Universitas Pattimura

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30598/rumphiusv1i1p018-024

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Birds are very dynamic and are found almost everywhere. The purpose of this study was to determine the community structure of diurnal birds around the Wailoi Negeri Hila Kaitetu River, Leihitu District, Central Maluku Regency. The type of this research was quantitative descriptive in nature. The method used is the station line method combined with the count point. The results showed that in the Wailoi River, Negeri Hila Kaitetu, with 2 stations and 11 counting points, several species of diurnal birds were found, namely the type of Trinil beach (Actitis hypoleucos), Tiger Kestrel (Falco severus), Gray Flycatcher (Myagra galeata), Red- cheeked Lorike. (Geoffroyus geoffroyi), Terkukur common (Streptopelia chinensis), Wiwik Jungle (Cacomantis variolosus), Hornbill Irian (Rhyticeros plicatus), Nuri Maluku (Eos borneo), King Prawn Erasia (Alcedo atthis), Pacific Baza (Aviceda subcristata), Small perling (Aplonis minor), Lazuli Checkfish (Halcyon lazuli), Dotted Flycatcher (Muscicapa griseisticta), Sriganti sunbird (Nectarinia jugularis), Asian Tuwur (Eudynamys cyanochepala), Black honey (Necterinia aspesia), Pergam tarut (Ducula concinna). The diversity index for the 2 stations was 1.74 and classified as moderate species diversity criteria. For the average dominance value of station I and station II, which is 0.24, it is included in the low dominance criteria. The evenness value of the two stations is 0.80 and is included in the criteria for a high level of evenness.