Amphibian Diversity from Chandel Area of Sahyadri Tiger Reserve (Maharashtra, India)

Mane P. P., More S. B.

Abstract: The survey on amphibian diversity was carried from Chandel area of Sahyadri Tiger Reserve (STR) located in Shahuvadi Tehsil of Kolhapur district at 17.2454954?N and 73.7448622? E. This area is of heavy rainfall during monsoon and is situated at catchment area of Ramnadi. It constitutes about 2321 hectares area with dense forests, wood lands and plateaus. For present study survey of amphibians was carried out during December2018 to December 2019.The survey is based on intensive search of amphibians on the basis of actual sighting, their calls, turning rocks and their egg clusters (for some species). During study 14 species of amphibians from six families were reported.

Keywords: Sahyadri Tiger Reserve, Chandel, Amphibians, Diversity

How to Cite?: Mane P. P., More S. B., "Amphibian Diversity from Chandel Area of Sahyadri Tiger Reserve (Maharashtra, India)", Volume 11 Issue 11, November 2022, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 310-312, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=MR221101132428, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/MR221101132428