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Nesiophasma giganteum

A remarkable giant stick insect endemic to the Peleng Island of Central Sulawesi, representing a significant record in Wallacean biodiversity.

Female Nesiophasma giganteum
Adult female specimen observed in the primary forest canopy of Peleng Island.

Scientific Classification

  • Order: Phasmatodea
  • Family: Phasmatidae
  • Genus: Nesiophasma
  • Species: giganteum
  • Authority: Hennemann, Le Tirant & Purwanto, 2021

Field Discovery: Documented by Hari Purwanto during the 2018-2019 Sulawesi expedition.

Distribution & Habitat

Currently known specifically from Peleng Island, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. The species inhabits primary tropical rainforests at moderate elevations, where it relies on specific host plants within the dense vegetation layers.

Ecology & Behavior

Notes on activity period, host plants, defensive behavior, and ecological role. This giant species exhibits nocturnal activity and specialized feeding habits within the canopy.

Conservation Notes

Known threats, conservation status (if any), and relevance to habitat protection. The preservation of Peleng's primary forest is critical for the survival of this endemic taxon.

Scientific References

→ Plazi Treatment Record (03DB87EE) → ZooBank Registration (LSID)

Discovery & Documentation

Field discovery and initial documentation were conducted by Hari Purwanto as part of long-term biodiversity exploration in eastern Indonesia.