publications
Effective conservation of species require up-to-date and reliable information on the species diversity, abundance and the threats they face. This knowledge is scarce for amphibians and reptiles, especially in the Asian region. We at Aaranya are continuously investing our resources in trying to fill some of these knowledge gaps related to herpetofauna in the areas we work.
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Amphibians and Reptiles of Komodo National Park
An easy-to-use, complete and comprehensive pocket guide to species of herpetofauna found at Komodo National Park.
Additions to the herpetofaunal diversity of the Island of Bali, Indonesia
Somaweera, R., Lilley, R., Putra, A., et al. 2018. Recent additions to the herpetofauna diversity of the island of Bali, Indonesia. Sauria 40(1): 75-86
First record of a Kuhl’s Flying Gecko from Bali
Somaweera, R., Hoff, O. and Lilley, R. 2021. Gekko kuhli (Kuhl’s Flying Gecko): Indonesia. Herpetological Review 52(3): 576.
Asian Water Monitor deep diving in the ocean
Sieniawski, K. and Somaweera, R. 2019. Varanus salvator (Asian water monitor): deep diving. Herpetological Review 50(2):382-383
Terrestrial activity of White-lipped Island Pit Vipers
Somaweera, R. et al. 2023 Trimeresurus insularis (White-lipped Island Pit Viper): Terrestriality. Herpetological Review 54(1):145-146
A Naturalist's Guide to the Reptiles & Amphibians of Bali
A comprehensive photographic guide to the 113 species of reptiles and amphibians known from Bali.
Mari Selamatkan Komodo
(Help the Dragons)
How to identify the Asian Spined Toad that can pose a threat to Komodo Dragons
How did Komodo Dragons survived in a set of tiny islands?
Shine, R. and Somaweera, R. 2019. Last lizard standing: the enigmatic persistence of the Komodo dragon. Global Ecology and Conservation 18(2019):e00624
Records of Blue Pit Vipers from outside Komodo NP
Somaweera, R., Putra, A. et al. 2024 .Trimeresurus insularis (White-lipped Island Pit Viper): Colour. Herpetological Review 54(3):501-502
Amphibians and Reptiles of Komodo National Park
A complete guide to the species of herpetofauna found at Komodo National Park
First record of a Giant Javan Frog from Bali
Sramek, P. and Somaweera, R. 2020. Limnonectes macrodon from Bali, Indonesia. Taprobanica 9(2) 220-221
Predation of turtles by Komodo Dragons
Muga, K., Robillard, A.J. and Somaweera, R. 2020. Eretmochelys imbricata (Hawksbill Sea Turtle): Predation. Herpetological Review 51(2):313
Communal hunting of Sea Kraits in Lombok
Somaweera, R. et al. 2023. Coordinated and communal hunting behaviours by Erabu sea krait Laticauda semifactiata. Scientific Reports. 13:21471
