Open AccessDiversity and Distribution of Herpetofauna in Banyu Nibo Waterfall Ecotourism Region, Nglanggeran, Gunung Kidul, Special Region of Yogyakarta
Author(s) -
Alfonsus Toribio Eko Saputro,
Elika Boscha,
Ananto Puradi Nainggolan,
Donan Satria Yudha,
Rury Eprilurahman
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of tropical biodiversity and biotechnology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2540-9581
pISSN - 2540-9573
DOI - 10.22146/jtbb.53637
Subject(s) - waterfall , geography , biodiversity , transect , tourism , ecotourism , habitat , ecology , archaeology , biology
Banyu Nibo Waterfall is located near Nglanggeran, Gunung Kidul that well known for its eco-tourism development. The geographical and ecosystem condition could be providing unique habitat for herpetofauna. Herpetofauna has important role in the ecosystem as food chain components and even as environment bioindicator.The aim of this research is to asses the herpetofauna diversity in Banyu Nibo Waterfall as preliminary biodiversity data. The research was conducted using VES (Visual Encounter Survey) assisted by 500 meters transect line. As a result, 15 species were found, mainly distributed on area with tree coverage.