Amphibian Diversity in the Kawasan Taman Wisata Alam, Bogor, Indonesia

Abstract

Amphibians play an important role in the ecosystem, where they act as predators of various types of insects and are important biological indicators. However, in reality some amphibian habitats are lost and their activities are disrupted due to the construction of inns and restaurants. This study aims to determine the diversity of amphibians in the Bogor Natural Park. This research used VES (Visual Encounter Survey), in which samples were captured by hand and identified morphologically. The sample in this study was anura in the area where the natural park was located. Data were collected and analyzed using the Shannon-Wiener Index, Relative Abundance Index, and Species Richness Index (Margalef). A total of 13 species were obtained which belong to 6 families. Amphibian diversity index H’ = 0.929. The highest abundance of Chalcorana chalconota was 78.81%. Species Richness Index DMg = 1.858. This study proved that the diversity of amphibians in Bogor Natural Park is low and the level of species richness is in the low category.

Morphometric Variations of Chalcorana chalconota (Schlegel, 1837) in Four Populations in Jatimulyo Kulon Progo

“…One type of amphibian found in Indonesia is Chalcorana chalconota. This frog is unique because it has a high tolerance for habitat changes such as moist habitats to dry habitats (Fauzi et al, 2021). In nature, this frog acts as prey to snakes, as well as a predator of many types of insects so that it can act as a natural enemy (Rohman et al, 2021).…”

“…In nature, this frog acts as prey to snakes, as well as a predator of many types of insects so that it can act as a natural enemy (Rohman et al, 2021). Several studies have found Chalcorana chalconota including in Berambai waterfall, Samarinda (Jasmaldi et al, 2019), in the Natural Tourism Park Area, Bogor (Fauzi et al, 2021); on the Pelus River, Banyumas (Puspitasari et al, 2021); and in seven springs in Malang (Rohman et al, 2021).…”