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VOL. 10, ISSUE 9 (2023)
The diversity and distribution of Herpeto fauna in Sherepalli and Peddagattu- A proposed site for uranium mining project at Nalgonda district, Telangana, India
Authors
G Surender, V Vasudeva Rao, V Venkateshwer Reddy
Abstract
A detailed study has been conducted for Herpeto fauna under
Biodiversity Impact Assessment survey for the proposed Uranium Mining Project
at Nalgonda district, Telangana state. During the study, the diversity and
distribution pattern of various herpetofauna recorded from the study area. A
total of 58 species belonging to 42 genera and 18 families were recorded during
April, 2010 to December, 2013 covering various habitats in the Core and buffer
zones of the study area. Colubridae was recorded as the most dominant family in
terms of number of species, represented by 14 species (24.14%) followed by Gekkonidae
with 7 species (12.07). Out of 58 species recorded, eight species comes under
Schedule-I species and 18 species were listed under Schedule-II as per Indian
Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 amended in 2022. The IUCN Red List
categorisation also been done for the recorded species and found that four Near
Threatened (NT) species and One Vulnerable species found in this region.
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Pages:65-71
How to cite this article:
G Surender, V Vasudeva Rao, V Venkateshwer Reddy "The diversity and distribution of Herpeto fauna in Sherepalli and Peddagattu- A proposed site for uranium mining project at Nalgonda district, Telangana, India". International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Vol 10, Issue 9, 2023, Pages 65-71
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