Philippine Species of Endemic Fauna •(Philippine_SoEFa)•

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It is found also in house of congress ,malacañang and etc. hehehe

this crocs are not endangered there population is fast growing hehehe


nice thread

hahaha madami dun sa congresso, puro well fed~

yes, they are not endangered, as u can see their status is of least concern (IUCN).

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Cockatoo #1: Philippine Cockatoo



Com.name: Philippine Cockatoo, Katala, Kalangay, Red-vented Cockatoo
Sci.name: Cacatua haematuropygia
Classification: Birds
Family: Cockatoo
Location/Origin: Remnant populations exist on the islands of Palawan, Tawitawi, Mindanao and Masbate
Description:
The Red-vented Cockatoo, Cacatua haematuropygia, sometimes called the Philippine Cockatoo or Kalangay, is a critically endangeredspecies of cockatoo that is endemic to the Philippines. It is roughly the size and shape of the Tanimbar Corella, but is easily distinguished by the red feathers around the vent.The plumage is all white with red undertail coverts tipped white, yellowish undertail and pale yellow underwings. It is 12.2 inches long and has an 8.6 inches wingspan.The Red-vented Cockatoo makes a characteristic bleating call, as well as screeching or whistling noises that are common to most cockatoos. It is quieter than most cockatoos, and much quieter than the Umbrella Cockatoo or Moluccan Cockatoo.Red-vented Cockatoos were formerly widely distributed on all larger and many smaller islands of the Philippines, excluding northern and central Luzon. In the early 1990s the total wild population was estimated at 1000-4000, however, by 2008 this was reduced to probably less than 1000.The species stronghold is the Palawan Faunal Region where the Katala Foundation has been running the Philippine Cockatoo Conservation Programme since 1998. There are around 180 found in wilderness conservation in the municipality of Narra and Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. This bird is critically endangered. Populations have decreased dramatically due to illegal trapping for the cage-bird trade. The high price fetched per bird (c.US$160 in Manila in 1997) means that chicks are taken from virtually every accessible nest. Other contributing factors are loss of coastal habitat and persecution as an agricultural pest.The Philippine Cockatoo is a social species which roosts, feeds, and flies in noisy groups but during the mating season, from March to July, pairs live apart from the flock. They feed on seeds, and, to a lesser extent, on fruits, flowers, buds and nectar. The species is very adaptable and even forages on crops, particularly rice, when half-ripe, and corn, hence becoming regarded a pest.
Reference:
Katala Foundation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Red-vented Cockatoo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Agamid #2 : Philippine Flying Lizard



Com.name: Philippine Flying Lizard, tamumukaw, Philippine Flying Dragon, Flying Dragon Lizard, tabili (not to be confused w/ the true “tabili” ,the tree skinks)
Sci.name: Draco sp.
Classification: Reptiles
Family: Agamids
Location/Origin:
The flying lizard is mainly found in Philippine rain forest and tropical areas.
Description:
the Flying Dragon, is a member of the genus of gliding lizards Draco. It can spread out folds of skin attached to its movable ribs to form "wings" that it uses to glide from tree to tree over distances upwards of 8 meters (25 feet); however, like all modern reptiles, it lacks the ability to sustain powered flight, and is capable only of gliding. Its wings are brightly colored with orange, red and blue spots and stripes, and they provide camouflage when folded. The flying dragon can reach lengths as long as 19 - 23 cm. It feeds on arboreal ants and termites. The flying lizard is mainly found in Philippine rain forest and tropical areas with lots of trees for the lizard to jump from. This one(above pic.) was seen by the photographer in his backyard in Malinao, Aklan, hardly a rain forest, while he was having breakfast in his garden. They are 'flying' because they have a flap of tissue on their sides running from the front limb to the back limb, on both sides, that serves as 'wings' when they glide from tree to tree or from the tree to the ground. So they're not actually flying, but gliding, but it is a spectacle to see them in 'flight.' Shortly after this photograph was taken, it took off. The tissue below its jaw is a dewlap, used for display.
Reference:
Philippine Flying Lizard (Draco volans) on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

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Buffalo #1 : Mindoro Dwarf Buffalo



Com.name: Mindoro Dwarf Buffalo, Tamaraw , kalabaw na maliit
Sci.name: Bubalus mindorensis
Classification: Mammals
Family: Buffalos
Location/Origin:
It is endemic to the island ofMindoro in the Philippines
status: Critically Endangered
Description:
the only endemic Philippine bovine, The Tamaraw (Bubalus mindorensis) or Mindoro Dwarf Buffalo is a small hoofed mammal belonging to the family Bovidae. It is endemic to the island ofMindoro in the Philippines and is the only endemic Philippine bovine. It is believed, however, to have once also thrived on the greater island of Luzon. The tamaraw was originally found all over Mindoro, from sea level up to the mountains (2000 meters above sea level), but because of human habitation, hunting, and logging, it is now restricted to only a few remote grassy plains and is now an endangered species. Contrary to common belief and past classification, the tamaraw is not a subspecies of the local carabao, which is only slightly larger, or the common water buffalo. In contrast to the carabao, it has a number of distinguishing characteristics: it is slightly hairier, has light markings on its face, is not gregarious, and has shorter horns that are somewhat V-shaped. It is the largest native terrestrial mammal in the country.
Reference:
Tamaraw - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Raptor #10: Philippine Hawk-eagle



Com.name: Philippine Hawk-eagle, aigle des Philippine, aguila-azor Filipina
Sci.name: Nisaetus philippensis
Classification: Birds
Family: Raptors
Location/Origin:
It is endemic to thePhilippines.
Description:
65-70 cm. Medium-sized eagle with longish, black crest. Rufescent-brown crown and face, streaked darker. Dark brown upperparts. Brown tail with 4-5 darker bars. White throat, bordered by dark malars. Black mesial stripe. Rufous underparts with black streaking. Finely barred black-and-white "trousers". Pale iris. In flight, shows broad, rounded wings and well-barred flight feathers. Juvenile has white head and underparts, upperparts fringed paler. Acquires adult plumage over four years. Similar spp. Difficult to separate from Barred Honey-buzzard Pernis celebensis and Changeable Hawk-eagle Spizaetus cirrhatus unless seen well. Combination of long crest and feathered legs diagnostic. Voice Loud, disyllabic whistle. Hints Look around forest edge.
Spizaetus philippensis is endemic to the Philippines, where there are records from c.60 sites on at least 12 islands. Since 1980, there have been records from 15 localities on Luzon (primarily in the Sierra Madre mountains), 13 on Mindanao and six on Mindoro, Bohol, Negros and possibly Panay, combined. Historically, the species was rare, and the spate of recent records - most of unconfirmed identification - does not change that impression. Although relatively common at one site on Mindanao, it is uncommon in the Sierra Madre lowlands, very scarce on Mindoro and Negros, and is probably already extinct on some smaller islands within its former range (e.g. Siquijor). Following recent fieldwork, 200-220 pairs were estimated to remain on Luzon and 320-340 pairs on Mindanao. If these estimates are accurate, the overall population must be very low.
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Reference:
Philippine Hawk-eagle (Spizaetus philippensis) - BirdLife species factsheet
Philippine Hawk-eagle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
https://www.globalconservation.info/...ird.php?id=128
Collar et al. (1999). 1. J. Ibanez in litt. (2007).

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Agamid #2 : Philippine Flying Lizard

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