Ten Rare Animals That Only exist in the country of Indonesia

Hello friends steemit all, this time I will write and discuss the privileges of the Indonesian state that may not have much to know for you who are not Indonesian, do you know steemit friends that the country of Indonesia not only on the natural wealth and beautiful panorama charming. In the beloved country of Indonesia, you will be able to find dozens of endemic animals that will not be found in other parts of the world. Dikarnakan, in Indonesia is a country with high endemism. It is estimated there are more than 165 species of mammals, 397 species of birds, more than 150 reptiles, and more than 100 species of amphibians are recorded endemic Indonesia.

Here I am @rizkydpr will introduce to you my animal steemit friends who only exist in Indonesia.

EAGLE FLOREST

This Flores native bird is the most endangered raptor or bird of prey, since its population is less than 250.

This beautiful bird has a medium size; about 55 cm high for adult birds. The head is white and sometimes has brown stripes on the crown. The body is dark brown, and this Flores endemic bird chest is white with a red pattern.

Flailed eagles or Spizaetus floris can only be found on the islands of Flores, Sumbawa, Lombok, Satonda, Paloe, Komodo, and Rinca. This bird usually inhabits lowland forests and submontana forests up to an altitude of 1600 meters above sea level.

BERUK MENTAWAI
Mentawai Bears or Macaca pagensis is an endemic primate of Mentawai Mentawai in Sumatra. Animals that locals call bokoi have fewer populations, so they are categorized as endangered. By the West, rare monkeys are often the object of scientific research is known as Pagai Macaque.

This beruk has many physical similarities with other bears. The difference is the dark hair of Mentawai Bereks cheeks. Mentawai endemic animals also have a brown crown with hair on the forehead and a longer coat.

Mentawai beruk inhabit mangrove forest habitat, coastal, primary forest, secondary forest to forest near settlement. The spread is only in South Pagai Island, North Pagai, and Sipora in Mentawai Islands, Sumatra.

Bird of the Halmahera
The bird, nicknamed The Genit from North Maluku, is a Maluku endemic animal, and still belongs to the paradise family. The bird named Latin Semioptera wallacii has beautiful fur with a combination of brown, green and olive color for female birds.

The color of the male feather feathers is even prettier, with a pale purple-colored crown and an emerald green adorning his chest. The height is about 28 cm, but the female Bidadari Bird is smaller and the tail is longer. In addition to the beautiful feathers, the excess Birds Bidadari is on the ability to perform dance moves graceful, which is actually done by male birds to attract females. The female Bidadari will choose one of the most beautiful studs of dance and wingspan.

This increasingly endangered Maluku endemic bird can be found on Halmahera Island and Bacan Island in North Maluku. The original habitat is in Tanah Putih forests, Gamkonora mountains and Domato forests in West Halmahera, Labi-labi forests in the area of ​​Aketajawe National Park and Lolobata forest in East Halmahera. The Western world knows him with the nickname of Halmahera's Bird of Paradise.

Bald Bald
Bird of Paradise Birds or Cicinnurus respublica is endemic animal of Waigeo island, Raja Ampat, Papua. This gorgeous rare bird has red and black fur, with a yellow nape and a bright green mouth. Her legs are blue, and on her tail there are "ornaments" in the form of two long, circular feathers. In his head, there is a light blue color. Cendrawasih Bird Bald female brown with light blue head.

Endemic animals in this endangered category can only be found in lowland forests on Waigeo and Batanta islands in Raja Ampat district, West Papua province. Birds of Birds of Paradise Birds or Wilson's Bird of Paradise consists of fruits and various small insects.

Snake Rote's Snake Turtle
This type of long-necked turtle can indeed be found in some countries other than Indonesia.

However, the Snake Neck Turtles or Chelodina mccordi which are endemic to Indonesian animals can only be found on Rote Island, East Nusa Tenggara. This animal is so rare that by IUCN is set out in the category of endangered animals.
As the name suggests, the Snake Rote Tortoise has a long neck resembling a snake. The head with its long neck can not be pulled into the shell. Therefore, this snake's turtle can only fold his neck beside his shell. This type of turtle from the Chelidae family is a freshwater turtle. The food starts from small fish, insects and plants.

Anoa Mountains and Anoa Lowlands
Anoa is an endemic Indonesian animal that you can only find in Sulawesi. Fauna that became an icon of Southeast Sulawesi province is a protected rare animal.

It is estimated there are only less than 5000 Anoa living today, Anoa is often hunted for the skin, horns and flesh. There are two types of Anoa in Sulawesi, the Anoa Mountains (Bubalus quarlesi) and the Anoa of the Lowlands (Bubalus depressicornis). Unfortunately, in recent years, the Anoa of the Lowlands who became the Southeast Sulawesi mascot has never been seen again.

Generally, Anoa has a brown skin color like a buffalo, and its head has a pair of horns that are straight back. Some places that are still a habitat for protected wildlife include the Lambusango Mountain Nature Reserve, Lore-Lindu National Park and Rawa Aopa Watumohai National Park.

Komodo dragons
Komodo or Varanus komodoensis is an endemic species of Indonesia that can only be found in the islands around Nusa Tenggara, including in Komodo Island National Park.

Type of the largest lizard in the world has a body length of 3 meters and weight 70 kilograms. Male dragons are larger than female Komodo dragons, with skin tones from dark gray to brick red. While the female Komodo dragon green olive, and with a glimmer of yellow color in his throat. The tongue of this karnovira animal is long and branched.

One of Indonesia's international mascots known as Komodo Dragon has a natural habitat on the islands of Komodo, Flores, Rinca, Gili Motang, and Gili Dasami in Nusa Tenggara. The islands are included in the Komodo Island National Park area.

Red Arwana Fish
Red Arwana fish or Red Siluk (Sclerophages formosus) is an endemic animal of Indonesia that inhabit the Kapuas River in West Kalimantan.

This beautiful rare fish has bright red scales, with a little gold sparkle that makes it look so elegant. No wonder if Arwana Red gets the nickname Dragon Fish or Dragonfish.

Fish is very popular by collectors of arowana has a low breed and many are caught for sale, so its status is threatened with extinction. However, with special permission, you can keep this elegant animal. Condition, the dragon fish must be accompanied by a certificate and microchips are planted in the body, as a marker of this fish is the result of anchors.

Jalak Bali
Jalak Bali or Leucopsar rothschildi is an Indonesian endemic bird that can only be found on the western part of Bali Island. Unfortunately, these medium-sized chirping birds are extremely rare and endangered, even in their natural habitat.

If not maintained, it is not impossible Bali Starling will be extinct after other endemic Balinese animals, Bali Tiger. In the wild, the population is estimated to reach only a dozen tails.

This Bali Starling or Curik Bali has clean white hairs all over the body, except at the tail end and black wings. Her unspoiled cheeks are bright blue, with gray feet. If you visit artistic houses in Batuan Village, you will find Bali Starling birds that are often used as Balinese painting objects there.

Borneo Red Cats
Red Cat (Pardofelis badia) or also known as Borneo Bay Cat is a species of endemic cat of Borneo Island. This rare cat has a reddish-brown fur, with the stomach more pale than its back.

Characteristic of this Borneo cat is a light brown red line on the forehead and cheeks. His ears are black or dark brown, while his tail is adorned with a white line with black spots at the end. Red cat body is quite slim with a length of 55 cm and tail 35 cm. The weight ranges from 2.3 to 4.5 kilograms.

Red cat population is found only on the island of Borneo only. This cat inhabits dense lowland tropical forests up to 900 meters above sea level.

So far my writing @rizkydpr may be useful and can add to your insight, it is 10 endemic rare Indonesian animals, which you can find in the journey to explore this archipelago.
Indeed we are not as observers of the animals, but it would be nice to participate in protecting them from extinction that is by not damaging or polluting their natural habitat.

-by @rizkydpr
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