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Kaimana and Kumafa Peninsula

Southeast of the Onin Peninsula is Kumafa Peninsula and more to the East at the coast Kaimana is located. Kaimana is a small town surrounded by forest. The only way to reach Kaimana is by boat from sea or by small aircrafts. From here the Kumafa Peninsula can be visited. This area is scarcely inhabited and has almost undisturbed forests. Little is known about the fauna and flora of this area.

 

 

Entomological expeditions

• 2010 - Members of the Entomological Society of Latvia visited several localities on the peninsula among which Fakfak and Kaimana.
• 2014 - Students and teachers of the Cenderawasih University from Waena (UNCEN) visited the area around Kaimana an Kumawa to study the fauna and flora. Among other groups also butterflies and other insects were documented.
• 2015 - Rob de Vos, Daawia Suhartawan and Erlani Rahareng visited Kaimana and the forest in the Buruway district near the Kumawa Mountains. Some entomological collecting was done.