Tropical Small Island Agriculture Management
Vol 1 No 1 (2021): Tropical Small Island Agriculture Management

Wildlife Bio-Geography on Mangrove Communities in Saparua Island, Maluku

Ernywati Badaruddin (Faculty of Agriculture, Pattimura University, Ambon)
Manuel Kaya (Faculty of Agriculture, Pattimura University, Ambon)
Ivonne R G Kaya (Faculty of Agriculture, Musamus University, Merauke)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2021

Abstract

On the island of Nusalaut, an orange crested white cockatoo (Cacatua moluccensis) was found. The interviews with several community leaders from the island of Nusalaut, including Raja Negeri Sila, reveal that there have been no Cacatua moluccensis birds in recent years worldwide Nusalaut. it is predicted that the Cacatua moluccensis bird has moved to Saparua island as the closest island. This bird is no longer found because of changes in the forest's structure and composition into agricultural land for cloves (Eugenia aromatica) because it does not need shade trees. The mangrove community along the coast of the island of Saparua for the last few years has experienced various pressures of development dynamics that have disrupted their lives. Therefore, at the same time, they impact the activities of wildlife that use them as habitat. This research was conducted by applying direct and indirect survey methods to determine the types and distribution of the mangrove community's wildlife inhabitants, both permanently and temporally. Seven species of mammals use the mangrove communities in Saparua Bay, Haria Bay and Tuhaha Bay, nine reptile species, and 18 species of birds.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

tsiam

Publisher

Subject

Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry

Description

The journal aims to advance communication among scientists in disparate fields who share a common interest in tropical agriculture and to narrow the gap between research workers, farm managers, and extension personnel in the field for mutual benefit. The scope of the journal includes all ...