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Eksplorasi Jenis-Jenis Amfibi di Kawasan OWA Cangar dan Air Terjun Watu Ondo, Gunung Welirang, TAHURA R.Soerjo Izza, Qothrun; Kurniawan, Nia
Biotropika: Journal of Tropical Biology Vol 2, No 2 (2014)
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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui jenis amfibi yang dapat ditemukan di kawasan OWA Cangar dan Air Terjun Watu Ondo, TAHURA R.Soerjo, mengetahui karakter habitatnya, serta mengetahui jenis yang berpotensi sebagai bioindikator. Pengambilan data mulai November 2013 hingga Maret 2014 menggunakan metode  Visual Encounter Survey (VES), total usaha 13 jam, 3 pengamat. Lokasi pengambilan data pada ketinggian 1400-1700 mdpl. Faktor abiotik yang diukur meliputi  pH air, suhu (udara & air), dan kelembapan udara. Ditemukan lima jenis amfibi yang seluruhnya tergabung dalam ordo Anura dari lima famili berbeda, yakni katak pohon emas (Philautus aurifasciatus Schlegel, 1837), katak serasah (Leptobrachium hasseltii Tschudi, 1838), bangkong kerdil (Limnonectes microdiscus Boettger, 1892), kongkang jeram (Huia masonii Boulenger, 1884), dan kodok buduk (Duttaphrynus melanostictus Schneider, 1799). Tidak ditemukan satupun spesies dari ordo Caudata maupun Gymnophiona. P. aurifasciatus kerapkali ditemukan pada tumbuhan Psychotria sp., Dypsis lutescens, dan Ficus sp.. L. microdiscus mempunyai habitat daerah hutan dari dataran rendah hingga tinggi. Habitat H. masonii selalu terkait dengan sungai berbatu yang berarus deras dan air jernih. L. hasseltii dapat ditemukan di daerah tinggi di antara serasah hutan. D. melanostictus mempunyai habitat di dekat hunian manusia atau wilayah terganggu. Spesies yang berpotensi besar sebagai bioindikator adalah P. aurifasciatus, H. masonii sebagai indikator perairan jernih, dan D. melanostictus sebagai indikator wilayah terganggu. Kata kunci : Amfibi, Cangar, ketinggian, VES 
GENETIC ANALYSIS AND MOLECULAR INTERACTION OF UGPase IN SOME TUBER PLANTS RELATED TO GLUCOMANNAN PRODUCTION Ulum, Badiul; Arumingtyas, Estri Laras; Kurniawan, Nia
Biotropika: Journal of Tropical Biology Vol 1, No 3 (2013)
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UGPase is an enzyme that affect the conformation of polysaccharide with β 1-4 bond. There are some differences interaction of UGPase enzyme with UDP-Glucose substrate in some tuber plants. So, the aim of this research are to observe the interaction of UGPase and UDP-G in some tuber plants and to observe the relationship among tuber plant based on UGPase sequence. Result of molecular docking shows the catalytic domain interaction of UGPase and UDP-G in substrate binding loop, lower energy free obtain from A. konjac is -5.06 kcal/mol, following by I. batatas and S. tuberosum is -4,60 dan -3,73 kcal/mol respectively. Interaction was stabilize by some interaction type, there are electrostatic and hydrogen in A. konjac and I. batatas, and hydrophobic in S. tuberosum. Sequence alignment of UGPase shows I. batatas and S. tuberosum relatively close than to A. konjac.   Key words: interaction, UDP-Glucose, UGPase
STUDY BIRDS ARE TRADE IN SPLENDID BIRD MARKET, MALANG Prakosa, Bayu Hendra; Kurniawan, Nia
Biotropika: Journal of Tropical Biology Vol 3, No 1 (2015)
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Splendid Bird Market was established in 1955 and located central city of Malang. The purpose of this study was to determine number of species birds are trade in Splendid Bird Market and knowing conservation status of bird traded in Splendid Bird Market, this studi started in January 1st until March 31th 2014 located at Splendid Bird Market. Tools and materials that used for collecting data are field guide bird identification of greater Sunda region and Wallacea region, camera, pocket book, handphone, and stationery. The method of collecting data consist of field observation, interview, collecting primary and secondary data. Data were analyzed using qualitative descriptive analysis. The results were found 10 ordes, 38 family, and 148  spesies of birds. Birds that were traded in Splendid bird market mostly come from Sumatera, Java, Bali, and Borneo and the percentage of that birds is 92%. Birds like Long-tailed Shrike (Lanius schach Linnaeus 1758), Oriental-magpie Robin (Copsychus saularis, Linnaeus 1758), White-rhumped Shama (Copsychus malabaricus, Scopoli 1786), Greater Leafbird (Chloropsis sonnerati, Jardine & Selby 1827), Orange-headed Thrush (Zoothera citrina, Latham 1790), Straw-headed Bulbul (Pycnonotus zeylanicus, Gmelin 1789), and Bali Starling (Leucopsar rothschildi Stresemann 1912) were most wanted by people. Several birds were migrant birds from East Asia, based on IUCN, 90% birds were traded in Splendid Bird Market have conservation status is least concern, and singing birds are most wanted by people. Keyword : Bird, Bird market, Bird trading.
Looking on Indigo Flycatcher (Eumyas indigo) Hunting Behaviour: Time, Ecology, and Habitat Preference Kurnianto, Agung Sih; Sugiharto, Arief; Kurniawan, Nia
Journal of Tropical Life Science Vol 10, No 1 (2020)
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Hunting is the main support of life for the insectivores bird of the world. Through an understanding of Indigo Flycatcher behavior character, we compiled new information for the daily behavior of Indigo Flycatcher and Muscicapidae family in general. The study was conducted at 3 periods to interpret the effect of different seasons conditions: the first period (rainy season, 1 – 30 January 2015), the second period (dry season, 1-30 June 2015), the third period (transition season, 1 – 30 November 2015). The research station covers 3 research points (A=edge of the forest, b = garbage dump, c = dense forest. A canonical correspondence (CCA) was used to understand the significance of the interaction between the abiotic factors and season. Based on the observations, the transition of the season became the most preferred moment for Indigo Flycatcher. Indigo flycatcher hunts in a group, both singular and mixed. Point B is the most common location of Indigo Flycatcher hunting activity.
Fishermen’s Perspective on Herpetofauna: A Case Study from Kuala Tungkal, Tanjung Jabung Barat, Jambi Kurniawan, Nia; Firdaus, Anggun Sausan; Nugraha, Fitra Arya Dwi; Maulidi, Andri; Kurnianto, Aguung Sih
Journal of Tropical Life Science Vol 8, No 1 (2018)
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The population of herpetofauna (Class: Reptilia, Amphibia) is continuously declining throughout the world. Moreover, habitat changes such deforestation drive rapidly to declining process. Human communities play an important role in conserving the herpetofauna by maintaining and improving the harmonious relationship between human and environment. Therefore, these association will strongly support the conservation of herpetofauna and their habitats. This study is aimed to survey the herpetofauna communities, explore the local people perspective on herpetofauna, and the relationship between human and herpetofauna. We found 12 species observed in this survey that included to 3 order of herpetofauna: anura, squamata and testudines. Local people recognized herpetofauna species around them well and do not harm them because of their roles, such as part of nature (39%), bioindicator (33%), myth (17%), and economic value (11%). We also revealed the local knowledge on herpetofauna, as 14 local names and their roles. Despite Kuala Tungkal is a strategic area for the national port development that probably impacts herpetofauna microhabitat, it needs serious attention on herpetofaunal issues.
Microhabitat Assessment of Mangrove Pit Viper Cryptelytrops purpureomaculatus in Restricted Mangrove Area, Dumai, Riau Province, Sumatera Kurniawan, Nia; Priambodo, Bagus; Nugraha, Fitra Arya Dwi; Maulidi, Andri; Kurnianto, Agung Sih
Journal of Tropical Life Science Vol 7, No 2 (2017)
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Bandar Bakau is a mangrove conservation area with approximately 20 ha that preserves many kinds of fauna, including Mangrove Pit Viper Cryptelytrops purpureomaculatus. However, this species and its habitat are still poorly studied in Indonesia, particularly Sumatera island, despite it has a wide distribution in Southeast Asian countries. The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the microhabitat of Mangrove Pit Viper C. purpureomaculatus that found at a restricted mangrove area in Dumai, Riau Province. Visual Encounter Survey (VES) and deep interview methods were used in this study. The survey found six individuals of C. purpureomaculatus that mostly basking on the Avicennia marina and artificial building. Although Bandar Bakau is a tourism object, but no snakebite cases were found.
Morphometric Analysis of Local Fish from Banyu Biru Lake, Pasuruan Compared with Closely Related to Tor spp. from Indonesia Rahayu, Dwi Anggorowati; Nugroho, Endik Deni; Azrianingzih, Rodliyati; Kurniawan, Nia; Haryono, Haryono
Journal of Tropical Life Science Vol 3, No 3 (2013)
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Banyu Biru is a natural lake in Sumber Rejo Village, Winongan District, Pasuruan Regency. There are local fishes in the Banyu Biru called sengkaring and tambra. Biological studies on these fishes are not so much known. This study aims to identify the relationship of sengkaring and tambra compared with the related species ( Tor spp.: Cyprinidae) from Indonesia. Morphometric analysis can be used to clustering and understanding the relationship of taxa. Each species represents 17 specimens (Tambra and Sengkaring) and measured 22 characters (in mm) by using digital caliper and the additional characters (21 characters). The canonical, clustering, similarity and distances were used. Based on morphometric measurements, sengkaring and tambra had similarity with the four species found in Indonesia. Commonly, the population of Sengkaring and Tambra was critical; therefore, studies needed to be carried out to support conservation.
in silico Study Reveals Potential Docking Sites of δ 2-isoxazolines derivates for Inhibiting Russell’s Viper PLA2 Toxin Kholilah, Tsaniyah Nur; Widodo, Nashi; Kurniawan, Nia
Journal of Tropical Life Science Vol 11, No 1 (2021)
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Snake venom phospholipase A2s (svPLA2s) has been known as the most abundant component and predominant cause of Russell’s viper envenomation. Limitation to serum therapy and considerable pharmacological interest led the researcher to synthesized multi-toxic PLA2 inhibitors, δ2-isoxazolines derivate. Although δ2- isoxazolines derivate already proved inhibitor activity in Group II svPLA2 with known IC50, their mechanism of action remains unveiled. Our recent study investigated their inhibitory activity via molecular docking. The virtual screening revealed that the ligand with diverse structures tied to the relatively same active site region. The result sheds light on the significance of His48 and Asp49 as part of the pro-inflammatory eliciting region. ADME analysis was also performed to filter and identify the best potential inhibitor acceptable for human use. This moiety leads to finding a better therapeutic strategy of svPLA2 inhibitors both as an alternative to serum anti-venom treatment.
Evaluation on the Legal Trade of Tokay gecko (Lacertidae; Gekkonidae; Gekko gecko Linnaeus, 1758) in Indonesia Kurniawan, Nia; Hamidy, Amir; Ardiantoro, Ari
Journal of Tropical Life Science Vol 11, No 1 (2021)
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Tokay gecko (Gekko gecko) is a large-sized gecko from the genus of Gekko, which is most commonly found from South Asia, southern China, and Southeast Asia. In Indonesia, these species are common to inhabit human-modified habitat in Sumatera, Borneo, Java, Bali, Lesser Sundas, Sulawesi, and Moluccas. In recent years, the demand for Tokay gekko with high use-value in both national and international markets has increased, one of which is used for traditional medicine. This situation raised the concern on the decreasing of the wild population and the validity of captive breeding programs that produced a large number of individuals. Several reports had estimated millions of individuals have been exported from Indonesia either legally or illegally, however, the exact number never been reported. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the trend on the harvested Tokay gecko and its origin based on the source code information. The data were collected from government records, including specimens harvested from the wild and specimens produced from captivity during 2013 - 2018 (six years). The results showed that the legally exported specimens were sourced from wild (W) and captive breeding (C or F). The total numbers of individuals exported from the wild harvest are 97.146, and all export realization is below the wild harvest quota. However, there are the large numbers of individuals exported and declared as specimens produced from the captive breeding facilities (6.965.000 with source code F, and 1.236.000 with source code C). More importantly, the high level of specimens produced from captive breeding facilities is unlikely to match with the biological capacity of this species. Therefore, we predict that specimens labeled captive breeding were likely sourced from the wild.
The Threat of Appendix CITES-Listed Turtles Harvesting in Central Borneo and South Sumatra Fauzi, Muhammad Alif; Hamidy, Amir; Mumpuni, Mumpuni; Kurniawan, Nia
Journal of Tropical Life Science Vol 10, No 3 (2020)
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Exploitation freshwater turtle for local consumption, medicine, and pet in several parts in Asia caused the declining populations in the wild. The purpose of this study is to evaluate of turtle harvest that listed in Appendix CITES in South Sumatra and Central Borneo. We reported the trading network of the three most exploited turtle species in South Sumatera and Central Borneo. We visited the largest middleman in the two provinces and collect the data that comprises the harvest number, prices, trade flow, catching area, and the level of harvest for local consumption. During our survey in Sampit (Central Borneo) (one week in April 2019), we recorded 667 kg of turtles were sent to a middleman and harvested from Jemaras and Sembuluh district. This amount comprises 549 individuals of Cuora amboinensis, 173 Siebenrockiella crassicollis, and one individual of Cyclemys dentata. Contrary to that, in Palembang, we did not find any delivery of turtle from the hunters. However, 387 individuals of C. amboinensis and 132 individuals of S. crassicollis were found in a middleman pool. We also recorded that local people in Central Borneo consumption of turtle meat. The national quota of C. amboinensis in Central Borneo and South Sumatra are 1700 and 2000 individuals for 2019. The national quota of S. crassicollis in South Sumatra is 500 individuals, while Central Borneo does not have any quota for this species. The realization of these wild-caught turtles indicates an over harvesting beyond the annual harvest quota. Moreover, the two middlemen are indicated to carry illegal carapace trading, although the scientific authority recommended to ban the carapace trade.
Co-Authors Abdullah Abdullah Achmad Dadang Burhanuddin Adityas Arifianto Agung Pramana W.M Agung Pramana W.M Agung Pramana Warih Marhendra Agung Pramana Warih Marhendra, Agung Pramana Warih Agung S. Kurnianto Agung Sih Kurnianto Agung Sih Kurnianto Agung Sih Kurnianto Agus Nurrofik Agus Suryanto Aguung Sih Kurnianto Ahmad Muammar Kadafi Alvionita, Cicin Vinolia Amin Setyo Leksono AMIR HAMIDY Amir Hamidy Andri Maulidi Andri Maulidi Andyni, Regina Shania Anggun Sausan Firdaus Aninnas, Afina Ardiansyah, Franky Ardiantoro, Ari Ardyah Ramadhina Irsanti Putri Arief Sugiharto Arifianto, Adityas Asmaul Khusnah Asmaul Khusnah Assiddiqy, Miftah Farid Azrianingzih, Rodiyati Azrianingzih, Rodliyati Badiul Ulum Badiul Ulum Bagus Priambodo Bagyo Yanuwiadi Bayu Hendra Prakosa Catur Retnaningdyah Darojat, Annisa Zakiyah Dinana, Ichda Arini Djong Hon Tjong Dwi Anggorowati Rahayu Eldi Mulyana, Eldi Elsa Mufti Endik Deni Nugroho Estri Laras Arumingtyas Fahmi, Muhamad Faldy Alifianto fatchiyah . Fauzi, Muhammad Alif Firdaus, Anggun Sausan Firmansyah, Richo Fitra Arya Dwi Nugraha Fitra Arya Dwi Nugraha Franky Ardiansyah Gigih Setia Wibawa Haryanti Haryanti Haryono Haryono Herlin Aprilia Kartini Herlin Aprilia Kartini Hermanto, Feri Eko Imti Yazil Wafa Karina hanum wardany Karina hanum wardany Karuniawan Puji Wicaksono Kholilah, Tsaniyah Nur Kurnianingsih, Nia Kurnianto, Aguung Sih Lekatompessy, Vanela Chatrin Lingga Nugraha Luchman Hakim Lutfita Fitriana Lutviyana Rahman Lutviyana Rahman Maharani, Tri Mahmudul Hasan, Mahmudul Maisuroh, Dalilatul Masayuki Sumida, Masayuki Muhammad Fathoni, Muhammad Mumpuni Mumpuni Narwasthu, Sekararum Nashi Widodo Nasirudin, Mohamad Nobukazu Nakagoshi Nopharipaldi Rohman, Slamet Nugraha, Yopi Nugroho, Agung Nurrofik, Agus Prabasari, Kartika Pramudya, Muhammad Alif Imam Putri Ramadhani, Putri Putri, Nenis Try Melani Putri, Siti Aqila Kharisma Qothrun Izza Qothrun Izza Ramadani, Shima Rijalullah, Muhammad Asyraf Rikardo, Novy Kurnia Riyanto, Awal Robiatul Adawiyah Rodiyati Azrianingsih Rosyada, Nabila Nur Rosyadah, Nuraini Rudi Candra Aditama Rudi Candra Aditama Septiadi, Luhur Shahroni, Abdul Mutholib Smith, Eric Nelson SRI RAHAYU Sugiharto, Arief Suharjono, Suharjono Suparno, Kelik Supriyatna, Asep Takeshi Igawa, Takeshi Tesri Maideliza Tetep Tri Maharani Triani Widyanti, Triani Vendy Adrinanda Vendy Adrinanda Wibi Riawan Widodo Widodo Widyananda, Muhammad Hermawan Zain, Dhiyaa Syahlaa Bianca Febrinnisa