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Geographic Range [top]
Range Description: This species is endemic to the Philippines, where it is represented by two subspecies. B. s. schadenbergi ranges through Basilan Island and the Zamboanga Peninsula and Davao areas of south central Mindanao; B. s. orientalis is present in south central and northeastern Mindanao, Bohol, Camiguin Sur, Leyte and Samar (Taft Forest Reserve). It has been recorded between 50 and 1,500 m asl.
Countries occurrence:
Native:
Philippines
Additional data:
? Lower elevation limit (metres): 50
? Upper elevation limit (metres): 1500
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Population [top]
Population: Although the abundance of this species is not well known, there are many museum specimens.
Current Population Trend: Stable
Additional data:
? Population severely fragmented: No
Habitat and Ecology [top]
Habitat and Ecology: This species has been recorded from both primary dipterocarp and second growth tropical moist forest, and also from adjacent areas of agroforestry (A. Diesmos pers. comm. 2007). Animals are found under leaves, loose soil, and logs in the forest floor (Brown and Alcala 1980).
Systems: Terrestrial
Threats [top]
Major Threat(s): This species is threatened by the loss of its forest habitat through illegal logging operations and conversion of land to other uses, including local slash and burn kaingin agriculture.
Conservation Actions [top]
Conservation Actions: It has been recorded from some protected areas including Mount Hamiguitan, Mount Hilong-Hilong and the Taft Forest Reserve. Further studies are needed into the distribution, abundance, ecology, and threats to this poorly-known species.
Citation: Diesmos, A., Gonzalez, J.C., Delima, E.M. & Tampos, G. 2009. Brachymeles schadenbergi. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2009: e.T169858A6683062. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2009-2.RLTS.T169858A6683062.en. Downloaded on 31 January 2019.
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