INTRA SPECIFIC VARIATION OF THE SPOTTED-WINGED FRUIT BAT Balionycteris maculata (THOMAS, 1893) (CHIROPTERA, PTEROPODIDAE) FROM SUMATERA, .INDONESIA

The spotted winged bat (Balionycteris maculala) is recorded for the first time in Sumatra, Indonesia. The morphoiogy of 13 specimens from Sumatra was compared with that of specimens from Durian (Riau Archipelago) and Kalimantan-lndonesia. Univariate and multivariate analyses show that the Sumatran population is both significantly smaller in a number of characters and some differences in shape occur between Sumatran and Kalimantan specimens. The Sumatran population is similar in morphology to that of Durian Island. The Sumatran and Durian island specimens are referred to as Balionycteris maculata seimundi.Key words: Fruit bat-Chiroptera-Pteropodidae, Balionycteris maculata, Indonesia, Sumater

MORPHOLOGICAL VARIATION OF THE THREE SPECIES FRUIT BAT GENUS MEGAEROPS FROM INDONESIA WITH ITS NEW DISTRIBUTION RECORD

Morphological variation in the fruit bat Megaerops spp. from five islands in Indonesia were examined. Univariate and multivariate statistical analyses based on 19 skull characters and 12 external body chcracrers from 32 adult specimens were conducted to examine morphological variation.Multiple regression analysis on the three species examined indicated that there were not sexually dimorphic in both skull and external body characters. Between these species examined showed a marked distinction, as detected by using discriminant function analysis, Specimens of Megaerops from Bali and Lombok were not morphologically distinct from M. kusnotoi, while our additional Sumatran Megaerops were morphologically similar to M. w. albicollis.This is the first report of M. kusnotoi from Bali and Lombok, and for M. w.albicollis from Sumatra.Keywords: Taxonomic, morphology, distribution, Indonesia

Morphological and genetic study of the masked flying fox, Pteropus personatus; with a new subspecies description from Gag Island

The study on the specimens of Masked Flying Fox, Pteropus personatus from Gag and Moluccas Islands, Indonesia was conducted by using morphological and genetic analyses. Morphologically, the specimens from Gag are different from the other populations in Moluccas Islands by the smaller size of skull, dental and other external measurements. Based on the measurements of the specimens, the population from Gag Island is identified as P. personatus acityae n. subsp. The phylogenetic reconstruction based on partial cytochrome b sequences also support the differences between P. personatus acityae n. subsp and Pteropus personatus personatus. Thus, recently two subspecies of P. personatus are recognised from its distribution areas

Analisa skala pemeliharaan domba secara tradisionaldi kecamatan Pacet, kabupaten Cianjur

Keyword: pemeliharaan domba--kec. Pacet--tradisiona

VARIASI DERMATOGLIFI PADA KUKANG [(Nycticebus coucang (BODDAERT 1893)] ASAL MALAYA, SUMATRA, JAWA DAN KALIMANTAN.

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MAMMALS OF GAG ISLAND

Gag island, with 13 species of mammal recorded from a brief survey of only 10 days, has a relatively rich mammal fauna for its area (56 km2). This mammal assemblage was more influenced by faunal elements from nearby Irian Jaya and North Maluku than from elsewhere. More intensive surveys on Gag island will undoubtedly reveal further species of small microchiropteran bats. Habitats on the ultrabasic substrates were richer, more diverse and overall had a higher relative abundance of bats than those on the volcanics. The period of the survey and immediately preceding it was one of intense breeding activity for most, or all, of the bat species and for Rattus sp. The taxonomic status of two still to be identified mammals, a murid rodent Rattus sp. and the Tube - nosed Bat (Nyctimene sp.) on Gag island require further clarification

NEW SPECIES OF LEOPOLDAMYS (MAMMALS, RODENTIA: MURIDAE) FROM KALIMANTAN AND JAWA

During May-June 2008 survey an individual Leopoldamys was caught withbicolored tail sharply demarcated between the upper and lower part from Haju Maruwaiarea in Kalimantan. Following this two more specimens from the MZB collection werefound with individual bicolor tails from Bukit Baka National Park West Kalimantan andCibodas Botanical Garden Gede Pangrango, West Jawa. Comparative study on theexternal characters and skull measurements with L. sabanus, L. edwardsi and L.siporanus from Kalimantan, Jawa and Sumatra and adjacent islands (using invariable,multivariate and discriminant analysis), revealed significant differences between thenew Leopoldamys sp and established L. sabanus, L. edwardsi and L. neilli from Jawa,Kalimantan, Sumatra and adjacent islands. On the basis of these characteristicdifferences we described it as Leopoldamys diwangkarai sp nov and its exposition isdiscussed

Kekerabatan Maxomys Surifer (Miller 1900) Asal Sumatra, Jawa Dan Kalimantan Berdasarkan Variasi Morfologinya Relationship Between Maxomys Surifer (Miller 1900) From Sumatra, Jawa and Kalimantan Maxomys Surifer on the Based of Morphological Variation

Examination of morphological variation on Maxomys surifer from Sumatra, Jawa and Kalimantan were conducted using 60 adult specimens.Univariate and multivariate statistical analyses of 20 skull and four external characters showed that Maxomys surifer was not sexually dimorphic (P >0.05). The discriminant analysis based on skull characters indicated that Sumatran population had two distinct group; north (Ketambe and Tapanuli) and South to Central Sumatra, the north of Sumatra form was closer to Kalimantan and Jawa

MORPHOLOGICAL VARIATION AND STATUS OF THE PLANTAIN SQUIRREL Callosciurus notatus (Boddaert, 1785) IN INDONESIA

The study of morphological variation of the plantain squirrel Callosciurusnotatus was done based on MZB (Museum Zoologicum Bogoriense) collections. A total of 160 adult specimens from Sumatra, Bangka, Serutu, Siantan-Anamba, Kalimantan, Jawa, Madura, Bali and Selayar Islands. Indonesia were examined. Thirty four skulls, dental and dentary characters were measured. Univariate and multivariate statisticalanalyses were applied to asses morphological variation.The results show that the population of plantain squirrel from Sumatra,Kalimantan and Jawa overlaps in discriminant function space indicating low variation in skull, dentary and dental size. The Maduran was suggested as an intermediate form between Kalimantan and Jawa; Bangka, Belitung, Batam cluster together with Sumatra; Natuna with Jawa; Serutu with Kalimantan; and Siantan appears to be betweenSumatra, Kalimantan and Jawa. There are two subspecies in Sumatera (C. n. vittatus and C. n. tapanulius) and one in Jawa (e. notatus notatus) and Kalimantan (C. n. dulitensis). The colour differences detected between populations within an island of Sumatra is not sufficient to justify that they subspecifically distinct within an island, except for the Tapanuli populations.Keyword: Squirrel, Callosciurus notatus, Morphology, Indonesi

KELIMPAHAN DAN POLA PERTUMBUHAN, SERTA PARASIT RUSA (CERVUS TlMORENSIS MOLUCCENSIS) DI DAS BIAN-MERAUKE, IRIAN JAYA

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