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Ramulus pelengense

An endemic stick insect species from the Peleng Island ecosystem, documented and registered as part of the taxonomic diversity of Indonesian Phasmatodea.

Ramulus pelengense specimen
In-situ documentation of Ramulus pelengense on its native host plant.

Scientific Classification

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

Field Discovery: Peleng Island expedition (2018-2019). Data contributed by Hari Purwanto.

Distribution & Habitat

Description of known geographic distribution, elevation range, and habitat type based on field observations. This species is strictly localized to the rainforests of Peleng Island.

Ecology & Behavior

Notes on activity period, host plants, defensive behavior, and ecological role. This slender species mimics twigs to avoid predation during the daytime.

Conservation Notes

Known threats, conservation status (if any), and relevance to habitat protection.

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.