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Maximus: Journal of Biological and Life Sciences
ISSN : -     EISSN : 30218195     DOI : https://doi.org/10.35472/maximus
Maximus: Journal of Biological and Life Sciences is a peer-reviewed and open access journal that publishes original research across all areas of biology and life sciences. A primary aim of the journal is to provide scientific information on the original results of research, focused on biological and life sciences cases such as plant and animal biology, genetic and microbiology, biotechnology, social and environmental science by publishing biannually, on March and October. A manuscript on Sumatran biological resources will be strongly considered for publication. Maximus warmly accepts manuscripts written in full English or Bahasa and processes submitted original script related of scope such as: • Plant Biology: - Plant Physiology, - Plant Taxonomy, - Plant Ecology, - Plant Biodiversity • Zoology: - Animal Physiology, - Animal Taxonomy, - Animal Ecology, - Human Biology, - Animal Biodiversity • Genetics dan Microbiology: - Genetic Microbial - Environment and Microbial Products - Plant and Animal Genetics - Microbial Biodiversity • Biotechnology: - Molecular and Cell Biology - Bioprocess Engineering - Aquatic Biotechnology - Microbial Biotechnology - Plant and Animal • Social and Environmental Science: - Environmental Health and Toxicology - Ethnobiology
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Exploration of Herpetofauna Diversity in Banten Forest Park as a Basis for Biodiversity Information Haryandi, Yopi; Nugraheni, Latif Sofiana
MAXIMUS: Journal of Biological and Life Sciences Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): October 2025
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat (LPPM), Institut Teknologi Sumatera, Lampung Selatan, Lampung, Indonesia

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Abstract

The Banten Forest Park is the only conservation area in Banten managed by the local government and possesses significant potential for high herpetofaunal diversity. This study aimed to document the diversity and composition of herpetofaunal species within the park. Data were collected using the Visual Encounter Survey (VES) method combined with exploratory techniques, conducted from June 22 to 23, 2024. A total of 43 individuals representing nine species, seven genera, six families, and three orders (Squamata, Serpentes, and Anura) were recorded. The Squamata order was the most dominant, comprising the families Agamidae, Gekkonidae, Scincidae, and Varanidae, with Sphenomorphus sanctus and Eutropis multifasciata identified as the most abundant species. All recorded species are categorized as Least Concern by the IUCN and are not listed as protected under Indonesian wildlife regulations. The Shannon–Wiener diversity index (H’ = 1.75) indicates a moderate level of species diversity. The findings collectively demonstrate that the habitat within Banten Forest Park maintains adequate ecological integrity to support a diverse community of reptiles and amphibians, underscoring the importance of conserving habitat heterogeneity in tropical lowland ecosystems.

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