Barred Mudskipper (Periophthalmus argentilineatus)
Image Copyright Paweena Khamsap
Observed: Koh Chang,
Observed By: Paweena Khamsap
You will observe the Barred Mudskipper of Koh Chang around mud-flats or mangrove areas. They are fish that can live out of water. How cool is that?
The are able to walk, well – more like a shuffle – on their pectoral fins.They can also, when threatened, catupult themselves into the air by contorting their muscular bodies.
They are also able to breathe outside the water through their skin and their mouth – but in order to do so their skin must remain moist.
Mudskipper Wikipedia
Oriental Bay Owl (Phodilus badius)
Image Copyright Parinya Pawangkhanant
Last Observed: December 2015 – Koh Chang
Last Observed By: Parinya Pawangkhanant
The Oriental bay owl is a species of bay owl, usually these are classified with barn owls. Like most owls it is a nocturnal hunter and has excellent night vision. And also like other owls it is a most excellent animal.
In addition to being found on Koh Chang it is distributed throughout Southeast asia.
Oriental Bay Owl Wikipedia
Xenophrys Lekaguli
Image Copyright Parinya Pawangkhanant
Observed: December 2015, Koh Chang
Observed By: Parinya Pawangkhanant
Xenophrys Lekaguli is a species of frog of the family megophryidae. It lives in only a very few habitats in Chantaburi, Sa Kaeo (and of course Trat) provinces in Thailand.
It favours rocky stream beds. It is named after Thai zoologist and conservationist Dr. Boonsong Lekagul.
Xenophrys lekaguli Wikipedia
Spotted narrow-mouthed frog (Kalophrynus interlineatus)
Observed: December 2015, Koh Chang
Observed By: Parinya Pawangkhanant
The Spotted narrow-mouthed frog is an amphibian species native to Koh Chang and habitats across South and Southeast Asia.
Spotted narrow-mouthed frog Wikipedia
Reticulated Python – Python reticulatus
Image David Vinot
Last Observed: February 2015
Observed By: David Vinot, Stian Giordano Dahler
The reticulated python is the longest snake on earth. Another Koh Chang animal record. The largest example ever measured was a huge 6.95 metres, although there are many unconfirmed reports of much larger specimens (in fact I’ve seen a picture of one on Koh Chang that looked way longer than that).
They are non-venomous, catching their prey through winding their powerful bodies around them and literally squeezing the life out of them. Although there are plenty of anecdotal stories about them attacking humans there is little evidence and they aren’t considered to be areal threat to people. They may go for very long periods without feeding and conserve energy.
They are named after the net-like reticulated pattern of light and dark colouration. This is actually a very effective form of camouflage.
Reticulated Python Wikipedia
Image Copyright Stian Giordano Dahler
Oriental Garden Lizard – Calotes versicolor
Image: David Vinot
Last Observed: November 2015
Observed By: David Vinot, Heli Pohjolainen
The oriental garden lizard is an insect-eating lizard that is common on Koh Chang.
Their coloration is very variable and males get a reddish/pink marking around the throat during mating season.
They grow up to 37cm in length including the tail and sport two distinct sets of spines as a crest on their neck and back.
Oriental garden lizard Wikipedia
Image Copyright Heli Pohjolainen
Olive Tree Skink – Dasia olivacea
Image: David Vinot
Image: David Vinot
Last Observed: February 2015
Observed By: David Vinot
As can be see from the pictures the olive tree skink is a hungry creature and feeds voraciously on live insect prey.
They live in tropical environments in Southeast Asia below 15 degrees north. Here in Koh Chang we are 12 degrees north.
Olive tree skink Wikipedia
Monocled Cobra (Naja kaouthia)
Image: David Vinot
Last Observed: February 2015
Observed By: David Vinot
The monocled or monocellate cobra is a snake with a widesoread distribution across South and Southeast Asia. It has various colorations but is characterised by a black spot on either side of the underside of its hood. They can reach a length of 1.5 Metres.
They can adapt to a variety of habitats but generally prefer a habitat with proximity to water such as mangroves or paddys fields.
IT IS VERY POISONOUS. The monocled cobra causes the most snake related fatalities in Thailand.
Monocled Cobra Wikipedia
Hawksbill Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas)
Image Copyright Jonathan Milnes
Last Observed: February 2010
Observed By: Jonathan Milnes
The hawksbill sea turtle is a large sea turtle that inhabits tropical oceans all around the world. It is listed as endangered and in most countries it is illegal to collect, harm or kill them. Not that you’d want to – they are peaceful creatures and swimming with one is a rare privilege.
Like most turtles the hawksbill turtle migrates very long distance between feeding grounds and hatching beaches, which they are able to relocate with uncanny precision. They can live for up to 80 years.
Hawksbill Sea Turtle Wikipedia
Image Copyright Jonathan Milnes
Image Copyright Jonathan Milnes
Image Copyright Jonathan Milnes
Copperhead Rat Snake (Canthosaura armata)
Image David Vinot
Last Observed: February 2015
Observed By: David Vinot
The Copperhead Rat Snake, A.K.A. Radiated ratsnake and Copper-Headed Trinket Snake is a nonvenomous snake from the colubrid family.
It has distinctive lengthwise black and beige markings.
Copperhead Rat Snake Wikipedia
