Open AccessReptilian diversity of the Bhopal Region in the State of Madhya Pradesh in central India
Author(s) -
Amit Manhas,
Rajni Raina,
Ashwani Wanganeo
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
reptiles and amphibians
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2332-4961
pISSN - 2330-3956
DOI - 10.17161/randa.v25i2.14255
Subject(s) - fauna , geography , range (aeronautics) , habitat , diversity (politics) , ecology , monsoon , species diversity , biology , materials science , sociology , meteorology , anthropology , composite material
The wide range of habitats in the Bhopal Region of Madhya Pradesh in central India support a rich reptilian fauna. Conducting visual surveys, we recorded 34 species of reptiles (2 species of crocodilians, 3 species of turtles, 13 species of lizards, 16 species of snakes). Observations were made during the monsoon period from mid-June to mid-September in 2014-2015. Herein, we present baseline data regarding the reptilian fauna of the Bhopal Region.