Varanus Species at The Arfak Strict Nature Reserve

Rahayu, Eny Sukani; Wanggai, Jacobus

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“…The Crocodile Monitor Varanus salvadorii is the largest lizard of New Guinea and an apex predator on this island (Heinsohn & Hope 2006). A handful of studies exist on this elusive species in captivity (Adams 1995;Waterloo & Bayless 2006;Mays 2007;Trout 2007;Camina et al 2013;Reh et al 2021) but V. salvadorii has been poorly studied in the wild, mainly because it is restricted to commonly inaccessible forests, strictly avoids contact with humans, and predominantly displays arboreal behaviour (Horn et al 2007;Pattiselanno 2007;Shea et al 2016).…”

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Range extension and new ecoregion records of the Crocodile Monitor Varanus salvadorii (Peters & Doria, 1878) (Reptilia: Varanidae) in Papua New Guinea

Reh¹,

Thomas²

2022

J. Threat. Taxa

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The Crocodile Monitor Varanus salvadorii is one of the longest lizards and an apex predator in New Guinea. Limited information is available on its ecology and distribution, mainly due to its arboreal lifestyle and preference for inaccessible primary forest habitats. Here we provide the first published record, using camera trapping technology in the Torricelli Mountain Range, of V. salvadorii living at a higher elevation than previously recorded in montane rainforest habitat. This range extension implies the occupation of a distinctive ecoregion for the species: the Northern New Guinea Montane Forest, a substantially cooler region from the formerly known distribution area. We present trail camera images of an active animal at an elevation of 1,500 m & at 18oC temperature and we discuss the implications of this finding for understanding the behaviour & conservation of the Crocodile Monitor.

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Range extension and new ecoregion records of the Crocodile Monitor Varanus salvadorii (Peters & Doria, 1878) (Reptilia: Varanidae) in Papua New Guinea

Reh¹,

Thomas²

2022

J. Threat. Taxa

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“…Due to its presences around community settlement, the monitor lizard is frequently hunted (Faidiban et al, 2002;Homer, 2004;Pattiselanno et al, 2007). Its meat is delicious, white-meat group and chicken-like taste.…”

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Sistim Perburuan dan Etnozoologi Biawak (Famili Varanidae) oleh Suku Yaur pada Taman Nasional Laut Teluk Cenderawasih

Iyai¹,

Murwanto²,

Killian³

2011

Biota : Jurnal Ilmiah Ilmu-Ilmu Hayati

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Salah satu suku yang dikenal dan merupakan etnis pesisir adalah suku Yaur yang hidup di dalam dan sekitar wilayah Taman Nasional Laut Teluk Cenderawasih. Beberapa satwaliar sering dimanfaatkan oleh etnis Yaur, salah satunya adalah biawak (Varanus spp.). Bagaimana berburu dan pemanfaatannya merupakan tujuan penelitian ini dilakukan. Sebanyak 15 responden dari 50 kepala keluarga telah berpartisipasi. Interview dan observasi dilakukan untuk justifikasi antara informasi dan obyek meliputi jenis biawak dan aktifitas perburuan. Hasil penelitian dinyatakan bahwa perburuan masih dilakukan secara tradisional. Sistim perburuan individu dan kelompok merupakan pola yang masih berlangsung. Jerat, parang, panah dan tombak serta tali dodeso digunakan dalam berburu. Terdapat 3 jenis jerat yaitu jerat babi, jeat tikus dan jerat melingkar. Sementara kulit adalah bagian tubuh yang sering digunakan. Hati, gigi dan lemak biawak juga digunakan. Tujuan pemanfaatan untuk kesehatan dan minyak pijat. Tifa dan opset adalah dua produk dari kulit. Daging diproses dengan pengasapan. Secara ekonomi kulit memiliki pasar yang prospektif.

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Varanus Species at The Arfak Strict Nature Reserve

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Range extension and new ecoregion records of the Crocodile Monitor Varanus salvadorii (Peters & Doria, 1878) (Reptilia: Varanidae) in Papua New Guinea

Range extension and new ecoregion records of the Crocodile Monitor Varanus salvadorii (Peters & Doria, 1878) (Reptilia: Varanidae) in Papua New Guinea

Sistim Perburuan dan Etnozoologi Biawak (Famili Varanidae) oleh Suku Yaur pada Taman Nasional Laut Teluk Cenderawasih

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