5. Limnonectes asperatus
Limnonectes asperatus is a species of frog in the Ranidae family. It is endemic to Indonesia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and rivers. It is becoming rare due to habitat loss.
4. Blue-eyed Spotted Cuscus (Spilocuscus wilsoni)
The Blue-eyed Spotted Cuscus or Biak Spotted Cuscus (Spilocuscus wilsoni) is a species of marsupial in the Phalangeridae family. It is endemic to the islands of Biak and Supiori in the Cenderawasih Bay of Indonesia. Only scientifically described in 2004, it appears to be very rare, likely due to hunting and habitat loss, and has consequently been rated as Critically Endangered by the IUCN. Recent surveys have failed to find any wild individuals. Unlike all other members of the genus Spilocuscus, this relatively small species has distinct pale blue eyes.
3. Caerulean Paradise-flycatcher (Eutrichomyias rowley)
The Caerulean Paradise-flycatcher, Eutrichomyias rowleyi, is a medium-sized (up to 18cm long), blue flycatcher with bright cerulean blue plumage, bare white orbital ring, dark brown iris, bluish black bill and pale blue-grey below. The young has a shorter tail and grey underparts. It is the only member of the monotypic genus Eutrichomyias.
The Caerulean Paradise-flycatcher is endemic to the island of Sangihe, off north Sulawesi in Indonesia. Previously known only from a single specimen collected in 1873, this rare bird was rediscovered in October 1998 around forested valleys of Mount Sahendaruman in southern Sangihe. Its diet consists mainly of insects and other small invertebrates.
The scientific name commemorates the British explorer and ornithologist George Dawson Rowley.
Due to ongoing habitat loss, a small population size, and limited range, the Caerulean Paradise-flycatcher is evaluated as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
The Caerulean Paradise-flycatcher is endemic to the island of Sangihe, off north Sulawesi in Indonesia. Previously known only from a single specimen collected in 1873, this rare bird was rediscovered in October 1998 around forested valleys of Mount Sahendaruman in southern Sangihe. Its diet consists mainly of insects and other small invertebrates.
The scientific name commemorates the British explorer and ornithologist George Dawson Rowley.
Due to ongoing habitat loss, a small population size, and limited range, the Caerulean Paradise-flycatcher is evaluated as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
2. Papuan Butterfly (Delias kristianiae)
Delias kristianiae is a rare Papuan butterfly that is named after the Indonesian first lady Kristiani Herawati. Kristiani Herawati was presented with a specimen of D. kristianiae after the species was named, which she donated to a museum.
1. Javan Scops-owl (Otus angelinae)
This small owl qualifies for Vulnerable because its small range is undergoing contraction and increasing fragmentation through habitat loss, a factor that implies reductions in its small population. However, its silent, nocturnal habits and unobtrusive behaviour may have resulted in it being consistently under-recorded. Additional locality records and population data may require a reassessment of its threat status.
Otus angelinae is endemic to the island of Java, Indonesia, where it is known from seven mountains, though there are recent records from only three. An evaluation of records and museum/zoo specimens, coupled with its reputed silence, suggests it may be more numerous and widespread than available evidence shows.
It inhabits tropical upper montane forest between 1,000 m and 2,000 m. Observations suggest a breeding territory size of very roughly 50 ha. Fledged young have been recorded in February, June and July, indicating egg-laying in at least May and December. It is presumed to be resident, perhaps making some altitudinal movements.
source:
http://worldwitch.com
http://orientalbirdclub.org
http://daylife.com
http://wikimedia.org
http://birdtoursaia.com
http://iucn.org
http://birdlife.org
http://en.wikipedia.org
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Otus angelinae is endemic to the island of Java, Indonesia, where it is known from seven mountains, though there are recent records from only three. An evaluation of records and museum/zoo specimens, coupled with its reputed silence, suggests it may be more numerous and widespread than available evidence shows.
It inhabits tropical upper montane forest between 1,000 m and 2,000 m. Observations suggest a breeding territory size of very roughly 50 ha. Fledged young have been recorded in February, June and July, indicating egg-laying in at least May and December. It is presumed to be resident, perhaps making some altitudinal movements.
source:
http://worldwitch.com
http://orientalbirdclub.org
http://daylife.com
http://wikimedia.org
http://birdtoursaia.com
http://iucn.org
http://birdlife.org
http://en.wikipedia.org
pictured by:
http://flickr.com
http://orientalbirdclub.org
http://birdlife.org
