Conservation of Amphibian in Indonesia: Global Problems and Challenges
Year: 2007
Type: article
Abstract: This paper reviews potential causes of amphibian population declines in Indonesia in relation to global amphibian declines. At least six factors were identified: over-harvesting, loss of forest and wetland habitats, pollution, disease, introduction of exotic species and deformities. The conservation of Indonesian amphibian faces many challenges, among other the low perception and knowledge about amphibian among general public, also low number and low quality of local herpetologist . Key word: global amphibian declines; amphibian; frog; Indonesia
Author: Mirza Dikari Kusrini
Language: English
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Life on land
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2344302291