Rich Biodiversity of Flora and Fauna Life in Batangas
- carlosrafaelcarmon
- Aug 2, 2015
- 2 min read
Ecosystem Diversity
Batangas is ecologically diverse with lots of fresh bodies of water. It has the famous Taal Lake which contains the Taal Volcano which is formed by large eruptions long ago. It also has Tingga Falls which measures 30 feet tall at the bottom is a swimming pool where people can enjoy! Another fresh body of water that Batangas has is Ilijan Falls. This is quiet unique because it comprises of seven falls that you need to find!
The Lobo Mountain Range is also known for both its terrestrial and aquatic resources. This range is home to Batangas' forests and its varied wildlife and plants. It also has four marine conservation areas: Lobo Mangrove Conservation Area, the Sawang Olo-olo Fish Sanctuary and Refuge Area, Malabrigo Fish Sanctuary and Refuge Area, and the Biga Fish Sanctuary and Refuge Area.
Species Diversity
The Verde Island Passage is a Batangas strait located between the island of Luzon and Mindoro. It is called as the "center of the center of global shorefish biodiversity" and is part of the coral triangle, an area that covers only 2% of the world's oceans but has 76% of the world's coral species. Just in June 2015, a group of American and Filipino scientists exploring the area have found more than 100 marine species in the area. Verde Island Passage has lots of sea turtles like hawkbills, olive ridlye and green turtles. It is also home to dolphins and once in a while, a passage of the world's biggest fish: the whale shark or the butanding.
Meanwhile, in Batangas' forests, one can find the endangered flying fox, civet cats, wild deer and thousands of bhramini kyte. Batangas is also home to the kabag (Haplonycteris fischeri), one of the world's smallest fruit bats.
Source:
Batangas. (n.d.). Retrieved July 29, 2015, from http://www.philippine-islands.ph/en/batangas-philippines.html
Suarez, K. D. (2015, June 9). PH is Marine Hotspot: Verde Island Passage Yield 100 New Species. Retrieved August 2, 2015, from http://www.rappler.com/science-nature/environment/95782-verde-island-passage-yields-new-marine-species
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