The banded krait, Bungarus fasciatus is a widespread elapid snake, likely to comprise
several distinct species in different geographic regions of Asia. Therefore, based on …

This study combines niche modeling and systematic area prioritization using distribution
data for 131 species of amphibians and reptiles from Northeast India and Burma, with two …

The taxonomic history of the Amphiesma sensu lato has long been confused, and this
complex was recently divided into three genera, ie, Amphiesma Duméril, Bibron, and …

The high altitudes of Arunachal Pradesh, India, located in the Eastern Himalaya biodiversity
hotspot, remain zoologically unexplored and unprotected. We report results of recent …

Abstract The India–Asia collision profoundly influenced the climate, topography and
biodiversity of Asia, causing the formation of the biodiverse Himalayas. The species-rich …

The Megophrys major species group (MMSG) is composed of typically medium to large
sized frogs. Within the genus, it is the most geographically widespread clade ranging from …

No fewer than 39 species of dangerously venomous snakes are currently known to inhabit
Myanmar and the adjacent coastal waters. Of these, 15 are sea snakes and except for two …

To survey the diversity of anuran species in Bangladesh, we compared mitochondrial 16S
rRNA gene sequences (approximately 1.4 kbp) from 107 Bangladesh frog specimens. The …

Northeast India is a well-established region of biological importance but remains poorly
understood with regards to the species level identifications of many of its extant amphibians …

Northeast India is rich in biodiversity and is also home to around 145 tribal communities,
most practise shifting cultivation and are dependent on forests. Hunting is common and …