NZCS Paloemeu River Expedition 1993

The Paloemeu River Expedition was carried out between 20 Februari – 4 March 1993. The team landed at Paloemeu village and from there traveled upstream the Paloemeu River in dugout canoes to the Kasikasima Mt. that was climbed. On the way 4 camps were constructed where the team stayed overnight for for 1 to 3 nights. The team consisted of Paul Ouboter (expedition leader, herpetologist), Bart De Dijn (entomologist), and Michael Overman (preparator). Habitats: clear water river with many rapids, small brooklets, rock savanna vegetation on inselberg and tropical rainforest.