Tingkat Kesukaan Rusa Bawean (Axis kuhlii) terhadap Jenis-Jenis Tumbuhan Bawah di Suaka Margasatwa dan Cagar Alam Pulau Bawean
Abstract: This research has a
background on the importance of food preference of Rusa Bawean (Axis kuhlii).
This information can be used to ensure the adequacy of preferred food
availability within their habitat. This paper aimed to estimate food preference
of Rusa Bawean employing faecal analysis. The technique was selected because it
is safe for the animal and is easy in data analysis and interpretation. To
achieve the aim, quasi experimental design was applied to 30 vegetation plots
and 60 faecal samples. Data was collected during January 2005 and June 2006 in
the area of Wildlife Sanctuary and Nature Reserve of Bawean Island. Data was
analyzed with chi-square test and food selection index. Result shows Rusa
Bawean have preferences on some of food species, and they do not select their
food species randomly according to its abundance. Preferred food species include Kabak-kabakan
alas (Brachiaria distachya), Talioar (Panicum cordayum), Gadung (Dioscorea
hispida), Andudur (Caryota mitis), Rombok putih (Merremia peltata), Pele (Urena
lobata) and Kabak-kabakan merah (Ischaemum timorense). Whereas avoided food
species include Lating-latingan (Scleria hebecarpa), Ancucu (Pericampylus
glaucus), Lambu Merah (Paspalum conjugatum), Alang-alang (Imperata cylindrica),
Padi-padian (Centotheca lappacea), Lente-lentean (Fimbristylis dichotoma),
Taliata (Lygodium circinnatum ) dan Kayu sape (Symplocos adenophylla).
Keywords: Rusa Bawean, food
preference, faecal analysis, selectivity index
Kode Jurnal: jpkehutanandd070010
