C. Y. S.

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ACTIVITY NO. 7
THREATENED SPECIES IN THE PHILIPPINES
Objective:
To identify and describe some of the threatened species of flora and fauna in the Philippines
To appreciate the value of biodiversity and its conservation

Materials:
photos/ pictures of endangered, vulnerable and threatened Philippine flora and fauna

Procedure:
1. Search the internet for pictures and related information of critically endangered, endangered and
vulnerable species of animals and plants in the Philippines. Each group will be assigned to specific group of
organisms and each group member should contribute at least 2 examples of threatened organisms with
corresponding information required in the given table below. (Group 1: mammals; Group 2: birds;
Group 3: reptiles; Group 4: amphibians; Group 5: fishes and marine mammals; Group 6: plants
Group 7: invertebrates (insects, spiders, mollusks, coral, crustaceans)
2. Using the data obtained, complete the sample table and answer the given questions (Note: The number
of tables per threatened organism may vary depending on the number of members per group. atleast 2
organisms per member, no duplication.)

DATA:
Scientific Name: Troides
magellanus

Common name: Magellan

Birdwing

Distribution: Luzon, Samar,

Leyte, and Mindanao

Category (based on IUCN List)

Near Threatened

Importance: Pollinator for

native flowering plants,
indicator of forest health.
Scientific Name: Hypolimnas
bayuensis

Common name: Bayu Blue

Moon Butterfly

Distribution: Palawan region

Category (based on IUCN List)

Vulnerable

Importance: Pollination and

biodiversity indicator in forest
ecosystems.

Scientific Name: Rhyothemis

phyllis

Common name: Yellow-striped

Flutterer

Distribution: Forest streams in

the Visayas and Mindanao

Category (based on IUCN List)

Near Threatened

Importance: Natural pest

control and aquatic ecosystem
balance.
Scientific Name: Heteropoda
venatoria

Common name: Giant

Huntsman Spider

Distribution: Forested areas

across the Philippines

Category (based on IUCN List)

Data Deficient (locally
declining)

Importance: Controls
populations of harmful insects
in ecosystems

Scientific Name: Nephila

pilipes

Common name: Golden Orb-

weaver Spider

Distribution: Luzon, Palawan,

and Mindanao

Category (based on IUCN List)

Near Threatened

Importance: Web silk has

potential medical applications,
ecosystem balance.

Scientific Name: Conus

geographus

Common name: Geography

Cone Snail

Distribution: Coastal waters

across the Philippines

Category (based on IUCN List)

Near Threatened

Importance: Produces
conotoxins used in medical
research.

Scientific Name: Tridacna gigas

Common name: Giant Clam

Distribution: Coral reefs in

Palawan and Visayas

Category (based on IUCN List)

Vulnerable

Importance: Maintains coral

reef ecosystems, supports
biodiversity.

Scientific Name: Cypraea tigris

Common name: Tiger Cowrie

Distribution: Coral reefs in the

Sulu and Celebes Seas

Category (based on IUCN List)

Vulnerable

Importance: Coral reef health

indicator, cultural and
ornamental significance.
Scientific Name: Pachyseris
rugosa

Common name: Rugose Plate

Coral

Distribution: Coral reefs across

the Philippines

Category (based on IUCN List)

Near Threatened

Importance: Coral reef habitat

builder supports marine
biodiversity.

Scientific Name: Heliopora

coerulea

Common name: Blue Coral

Distribution: Palawan and

Visayas reef systems

Category (based on IUCN List)

Near Threatened

Importance: Carbon
sequestration and marine
biodiversity hotspot.
 Scientific Name: Birgus latro

Common name: Coconut Crab

Distribution: Coastal forests

and islands in Palawan

Category (based on IUCN List)

Vulnerable

Importance: Seed dispersal

and nutrient cycling.

Scientific Name: Panulirus

versicolor

Common name: Painted Spiny

Lobster

Distribution: Coral reefs across

the Philippines

Category (based on IUCN List)

Near Threatened

Importance: Important for

coral reef ecosystems and local
fisheries.

QUESTIONS:
1. What is the importance of biodiversity?
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2. What is meant by dwindling biodiversity?

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3. Why do you think the species faced the risk of being threatened? Cite the probable causes.
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4. What is the difference between vulnerable, endangered and critically endangered species?
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5. What possible solutions can you suggest to address the problem of dwindling biodiversity?
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Conclusion:
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