Wednesday 17 February 2010

Batik & Golden orb-web spiders

The distribution of Batik orb-web spider more towards the coastal area.


Golden orb-web spiders are distributed more towards inland e.g. primary & secondary forests, gardens etc.

Ulu Gombak Forest Gecko


Cyrtodactylus consobrinus or Peters' Bow-fingered Gecko
was found resting on tree bark at Ulu Gombak Field Studies Forest Reserve.

Bell's Anglehead lizard - Ulu Gombak Field Studies Centre Forest, Selangor


Agamid lizards or Dragon lizards are common to Ulu Gombak
Field Studies Centre Forest, Selangor. Bell's Anglehead lizard can be
seen at night resting on tip of dead bamboo (pic. above), ferns, twigs, small tree trunks, etc.

Monday 15 February 2010

Orb-web Spider of Pantai Melawi


Orb-web spider is common around the bushes
at Pantai Melawi Bachok, Kelantan

Horned ghost crab - Ketam Hantu Bertanduk


Prominent eyestalks extending beyond the eyes

Sunrise at Pantai Melawi Bachok, Kelantan


Scenic view of Pantai Melawi Bachok, Kelantan at 7.15am sunrise...