Diversity and distribution of herpetofauna in Balesin Island, Polillo, Quezon, Philippines
2016
Gojo Cruz, P.H.P. | Afuang, L.E. | Gonzales, J.C.T. | Tabaranza, D.G.E. | Alejando, M.D. | Cajano, M.A.D. | Afuang, D.L.E.
A survey of the ecosystems and herpetofauna of Balesin Island in the Polillo group of islands was conducted on 19-22 July 2015. The survey was part of a bigger biodiversity study of the whole island for a conservation management program planning for Balesin Island Resort. Several standard survey techniques were used to assess the island's herpetofauna. GIS-based mapping was done to identify the boundaries of the island's habitat types and the herpetofaunal distribution. A vegetation survey was likewise conducted. Seven major habitat types were identified. A total of 16 species of herpetofauna were documented including 2 amphibians, 1 agamid, 3 geckos, 6 kinks, 3 snakes, and 1 monitor lizard. Malayopython reticulatus was reported present by the locals on the island but was not observed during the study. With the exception of Laticauda laticauda, all herpetofauna documented in Balesin Island have been recorded elsewhere in the Polillo group of islands.
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