Irvan Ardian

Amphibians of the order Anura are highly sensitive to environmental change, making them important indicators for ecological studies and relevant objects for biology education. However, vertebrate zoology practicums in Aceh, Indonesia, still lack contextual, local-based learning resources derived from field biodiversity data. This study had two interconnected aims: (1) to document Anura species and their morphological ecological characteristics in the Pucoek Krueng Alue Seulaseh area, Southwest Aceh, and (2) to transform the resulting field data into research-based learning media for vertebrate zoology practicum. Exploratory field surveys were conducted over three consecutive days using visual encounter methods across terrestrial and aquatic microhabitats during morning, midday, and evening periods. Four Anura species from four families were recorded, namely Phrynoidis aspera (19 individuals), Kaloula pulchra (3 individuals), Fejervarya cancrivora (9 individuals), and Odorrana hosii (26 individuals), yielding a total of 57 individuals. Each species exhibited distinct habitat associations, substrate use, skin texture, coloration, and behavioral activity. Given the short survey duration and limited temporal coverage, the recorded species richness represents a minimum baseline estimate rather than a complete inventory. The biological findings were adapted into educational outputs, including a practicum module, reference book, instructional video, and preserved specimens. Expert validation indicated feasibility scores of 85.7% for the reference book and 75% for the instructional video, while student responses (n = 10) yielded an average score of 90%. These results demonstrate the novelty of integrating local amphibian data into contextual learning media while underscoring the need for further ecological and educational evaluation.