Weevil Species
Scientific Name: Metapocyrtus poncei The new species of weevil was collected in an open secondary forest in San Isidro, Davao Oriental at an elevation ~ 400m. The beetle resembles the elytral markings of Metapocyrtus...
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Philippine Eagle
Local Name: Mal’lambugokScientific Name: Pithecophaga jefferyi The Philippine eagle is the Philippines’ national bird. It is one of is the rarest eagles on the world which can be found in the islands of Luzon,...
Bunol
Scientific Name: Xanthostemon bracteatus Philippine ironwood tree is one of the hardest woods of the world. It is prized for its lumber – reputedly among the densest and strongest kinds of lumber. It is...
Alfredo’s Pitcher Plant
Scientific Name: Nepenthes alfredoi Nepenthes alfredoi was described in 2017. It is the newest addition to the endemic pitcher plants of Davao Oriental. This newly described pitcher plant species was named after a local...
Hawksbill Sea Turtle
Scientific Name: Eretmochelys imbricata Hawksbill turtles play a positive role in the ecosystem and help create habitats. They are important components of healthy coral reef ecosystems. Unfortunately, hawksbilll turtles are current listed as Critically...
Dugong
Scientific Name: Dugong dugon The dugong is one of four species of the order Sirenia, a group of marine mammals are strictly herbivorous meaning they eat only plants. They’re a tropical to sub-tropical species...