{"id":9597,"date":"2021-05-07T07:51:56","date_gmt":"2021-05-07T06:51:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asianturtleprogram.org\/?p=5697"},"modified":"2021-06-22T08:11:38","modified_gmt":"2021-06-22T07:11:38","slug":"2021-05-biodiversity-survey-in-central-vietnam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indomyanmarconservation.org\/my\/2021-05-biodiversity-survey-in-central-vietnam\/","title":{"rendered":"New biodiversity survey highlights the species diversity of Ca Forest, central Vietnam"},"content":{"rendered":"

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<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]Ca Forest is located on the northeastern part of Langbian Plateau within three provinces in central Vietnam; namely Phu Yen, Khanh Hoa, and Dak Lak province. This is the only known location of the endemic and critically endangered Southern Vietnamese Box Turtle (Cuora picturata<\/em>). This area also harbours a variety of rare flora and fauna species, with new species being discovered and described every year. Almost all areas in Ca Forest are Watershed Protection Forests, a low protection level in Vietnam (the highest level is National Park, followed by Nature Reserve).[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″]
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An individual of Eastern Black-bridged Leaf Turtle (Cyclemys pulchristriata<\/em>) was found in the trap during survey. This individual was released near the capture location. Photo credit: ATP\/IMC<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]Since 2012, the Asian Turtle Program of Indo-Myanmar Conservation has been working with local partners to conserve tortoise and freshwater turtle (TFT) species in this area. Ten field surveys have been conducted to discover and highlight the importance of Ca Forest’s diversity.<\/p>\n

In March 2021, a two-week biodiversity survey was carried out by the team from Asian Turtle Program in Tay Hoa and Song Hinh, Phu Yen Province, not only focusing on TFT species but also covering other amphibians, reptiles, mammals and birds. This survey concentrated on the wetland and swamp\/stream alongside Ca Forest. During the survey, 70 non-lethal aquatic traps were placed in two priority sites to search for TFT, and 30 camera traps were installed in the forest to find mammals. At night, transect surveys were conducted to find amphibians and reptiles.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]From the trapping, one turtle, an Eastern Black-bridged Leaf Turtle (Cyclemys pulchristriata),<\/em> was found and it was measured and documented before being released back to the capture location. A total of 70 species of bird was observed and photographed and 60 species of amphibians and reptiles were recorded. Of those species recorded, many are listed in the Vietnam Red Data Book (e.g. Tokay Gecko (Gekko gecko)<\/em>\u00a0 \u2013 Vulnerable; Forest Toad (Ingerophrynus galeatus) \u2013<\/em> Vulnerable; Oriental Ratsnake (Ptyas mucosa)<\/em> \u2013 Endangered). Two species, the Eastern Black-bridged Leaf Turtle (Cyclemys pulchristriata)<\/em> and the Oriental Ratsnake (Ptyas mucosa)<\/em> are protected under Vietnam\u2019s principal wildlife law, Decree 06\/2019\/ND-CP and Appendix II of CITES. Notably, six individuals of Bengal Slow Loris (Nycticebus bengalensis<\/em>), including two juveniles, were observed and photographed at night. These individuals were found in the evergreen forest within Ca Forest. The findings help highlight the diversity and importance of Ca Forest area and give support for the upgrading of the protection level of the area.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]7th<\/sup> May 2021
\nPress release by: Nguyen Thanh Luan and Kieu Ngoc Bich \u2013 ATP\/IMC[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Acknowledgement:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The survey was a part of conservation projects sponsored by Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and the Mekong WET which was facilitated by the IUCN and the International Climate Initiative (IKI) of the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety (BMUB).<\/p>\n

We would also like to thank Phu Yen Province\u2019s Forest Protection Department for supporting the survey.[\/vc_column_text]

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Fig2 volunteer check trap - ATPwtmk<\/h3>An ATP volunteer checks the traps in the morning. Photo credit: ATP\/IMC<\/small><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>
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Fig3 evergreen forest - ATPwtmk<\/h3>Habitat in the evergreen forest within Ca Forest where the survey took place. Photo credit: ATP\/IMC<\/small><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>
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Fig8 Rhacophorus annamensis - ATPwtmk<\/h3>A pair of Central Vietnam Flying Frogs (Rhacophorus annamensis) mating at the streams edge. This species often lays eggs as a foam-net on a rock wall or tree branch or at shallow water spool near stream. Photo credit: ATP\/IMC<\/small><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>
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Fig5 Acanthosaura murphyi - ATPwtmk<\/h3>A recently described tree agamid, Acanthosaura murphyi, was found in Ca Forest. This species was described by the Asian Turtle Program team in 2018. Photo credit: ATP\/IMC<\/small><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>
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Fig9 Nycticebus bengalensis - ATPwtmk<\/h3>A juvenile Bengal Slow Loris (Nycticebus bengalensis). Photo credit: ATP\/IMC<\/small><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>
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Fig10 Nycticebus bengalensis - ATPwtmk<\/h3>A close up of the limb of a Bengal Slow Loris (Nycticebus bengalensis). Photo credit: ATP\/IMC<\/small><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>
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Fig7 Trimeresurus sp. in Ca Forest - ATPwtmk<\/h3>In the rain season, common snakes like this Big-eyed Green-pit Viper (Trimeresurus cf. macrops) are easily found alongside the stream in Ca Forest. Photo credit: ATP\/IMC<\/small><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>
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Fig6 Leptobrachella macrops - ATPwtmk<\/h3>A Big-eyed Leaf-litter Toad (Leptobrachella macrops), an endemic and recently discovered frog in Ca Forest. Photo credit: ATP\/IMC<\/small><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>
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Fig1 Wetland habitat in Ca Forest - ATPwtmk<\/h3>Wetland habitat in Ca Forest suitable for the Critically Endangered and endemic Vietnamese Pond Turtle (Mauremys annamensis). Photo credit: ATP\/IMC<\/small><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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