Margareta Rahayuningsih, FMIPA BIOLOGI and Firman Heru Kurniawan, - and Nugroho Edi Kartijono, - (2020) The Potential of Ficus Species as Frugivorous feed on Gentong Hill, Mount Ungaran Indonesia. FORESTRY IDEAS, 26 (2). pp. 540-548.

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Abstract

Ficus plays an essential role in the forest ecosystem and can be used as an indicator of suc�cess in the local environment. Its lateral rooting system binds with soil, thereby maintaining soil stability. The fig fruit of Ficus is essential food for frugivores. This study aims to determine the species richness and potential as frugivorous feed, focusing on Gentong Hill, Mount Ungaran. Mount Ungaran is a forest ecosystem with a variety of flora and fauna, including various species of Ficus, and was selected as a research location due to the habitat it provides for animals and plants. This research was conducted between January and May 2018. Data was selectively sam�pled based on Ficus accessibility and location. Its feed potential was determined using scoring based on fruit dimensions and colour. The research showed 24 species of Ficus in six sub-gen�era. According to our scoring results, these species were divided into four categories based on their frugivorous feed potential: high potential (4 Ficus species), potential (11), and less potential (9). This finding implies that Gentong Hill plays an important role in providing food for frugivores, and its maintenance is urgently necessary.

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