Study of Diversity of Saurian Fauna in Karad Tehsil, District Satara (M.S.), Western India

Dr. S. B. Kengar

Abstract: The present study of diversity of saurian was carried out in karad tehsil, district Satara, Maharashtra during January 2016 to January 2017 in selected area. The study revealed the presence of 16 species of saurian which belong to 5 different families. Selected study area covers major habitats of saurians as marshes, rocky and barren area, farm lands especially sugarcane fields, Sahyadri hilly area, karad town and nearby villages. Observed data analysis gives insight on present situation of ecological and environmental health of area.

Keywords: Diversity, Saurian, lizards, karad

How to Cite?: Dr. S. B. Kengar, "Study of Diversity of Saurian Fauna in Karad Tehsil, District Satara (M.S.), Western India", Volume 6 Issue 4, April 2017, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 642-644, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=ART20171956, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/ART20171956