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v4i1.65ISSN: 1800-427X (print)
eISSN: 1800-427X (online)
DOI:10.47605/tapro.v4i1.65
Submitted date: 11 April 2012
Accepted date: 13 April 2012
Published date: 28 May 2012
Pp. 48–51.
Xenopeltis unicolor Boie, 1827 predation upon Sphenomorphus sp.
Bruno H. Martins & Gonçalo M. Rosa*
*E-mail: goncalo.m.rosa@gmail.com
Xenopeltis is a genus of non-venomous snakes characterized by its iridescent, highly polished scales which give to the species the common name “sunbeam snake”. Currently, two species are recognized. Xenopeltis unicolor Boie, 1827 is found in Southeast Asia and some regions of Indonesia occupying a variety of habitats from primary to secondary forests, agricultural and settled areas from elevations up to 1402 m. Being nocturnal and subfossorial, this species inhabits burrows excavated by small mammals and crevices within limestones, spending large amounts of time underground on the leaf litter. Pre-maxillary teeth are found in the aglyphous dentition of X. unicolor enabling a varied diet that consists primarily of frogs, lizards (particularly skinks), small mammals (such as rodents), birds and even other snakes.
Section Editor: Gernot Vogel
eISSN: 1800-427X (online)
DOI:10.47605/tapro.v4i1.65
Submitted date: 11 April 2012
Accepted date: 13 April 2012
Published date: 28 May 2012
Pp. 48–51.
Xenopeltis unicolor Boie, 1827 predation upon Sphenomorphus sp.
Bruno H. Martins & Gonçalo M. Rosa*
*E-mail: goncalo.m.rosa@gmail.com
Xenopeltis is a genus of non-venomous snakes characterized by its iridescent, highly polished scales which give to the species the common name “sunbeam snake”. Currently, two species are recognized. Xenopeltis unicolor Boie, 1827 is found in Southeast Asia and some regions of Indonesia occupying a variety of habitats from primary to secondary forests, agricultural and settled areas from elevations up to 1402 m. Being nocturnal and subfossorial, this species inhabits burrows excavated by small mammals and crevices within limestones, spending large amounts of time underground on the leaf litter. Pre-maxillary teeth are found in the aglyphous dentition of X. unicolor enabling a varied diet that consists primarily of frogs, lizards (particularly skinks), small mammals (such as rodents), birds and even other snakes.
Section Editor: Gernot Vogel
v4i1.64ISSN: 1800-427X (print)
eISSN: 1800-427X (online)
DOI:10.47605/tapro.v4i1.64
Submitted date: 4 March 2012
Accepted date: 9 April 2012
Published date: 28 May 2012
Pp. 42–47.
EXPANDED DESCRIPTION OF Enhydris dussumierii (DUMÉRIL, BIBRON & DUMÉRIL, 1854) (REPTILIA: COLUBRIDAE: HOMALOPSINAE)
S.R. Chandramouli*, Baiju, J.J. Sebastien & S.R. Ganesh
*Corresponding author. E-mail: snakeranglerr@gmail.com
Abstract
Description of a poorly-known endemic Indian homalopsid water snake Enhydris dussumierii is expanded based on character state data obtained anew from newly examined live and preserved specimens in captive facilities. Knowledge on the natural history of this uncommon, endemic species is supplemented by our observations. Further field surveys in southwestern Indian coastal plains are recommended for fully documenting the geographic range of this species.
[b]Key words :Morphology, scalation, body form, colouration, distribution, India
Section Editor: Gernot Vogel
eISSN: 1800-427X (online)
DOI:10.47605/tapro.v4i1.64
Submitted date: 4 March 2012
Accepted date: 9 April 2012
Published date: 28 May 2012
Pp. 42–47.
EXPANDED DESCRIPTION OF Enhydris dussumierii (DUMÉRIL, BIBRON & DUMÉRIL, 1854) (REPTILIA: COLUBRIDAE: HOMALOPSINAE)
S.R. Chandramouli*, Baiju, J.J. Sebastien & S.R. Ganesh
*Corresponding author. E-mail: snakeranglerr@gmail.com
Abstract
Description of a poorly-known endemic Indian homalopsid water snake Enhydris dussumierii is expanded based on character state data obtained anew from newly examined live and preserved specimens in captive facilities. Knowledge on the natural history of this uncommon, endemic species is supplemented by our observations. Further field surveys in southwestern Indian coastal plains are recommended for fully documenting the geographic range of this species.
[b]Key words :Morphology, scalation, body form, colouration, distribution, India
Section Editor: Gernot Vogel
v4i1.63ISSN: 1800-427X (print)
eISSN: 1800-427X (online)
DOI:10.47605/tapro.v4i1.63
Submitted date: 5 August 2011
Accepted date: 15 April 2012
Published date: 28 May 2012
Pp. 37–41.
GASTROINTESTINAL PARASITES OF CAPTIVE PRIMATES IN THE NATIONAL ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS OF SRI LANKA
Umanga C. Gunasekera*, Susiji Wickramasinghe, Ganga Wijesinghe & R.P.V.J. Rajapakse
*Corresponding author. E-mail: umavet@yahoo.com
Abstract
Fifteen species of primates from different geographic areas are living in captivity at the National Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka. As a result of limited space in the Zoo and ever increasing visitors, there is a possibility to increase the incidence of human animal contact. Therefore, it is important to identify potential parasitic infections that can be transferred from humans to animals and vise versa. In the present study, the primates were investigated for the gastrointestinal parasites. Total of 85 fecal samples were collected from all the species and examined for the presence of helminthes and protozoa. Balantidium sp., Entamoeba coli, Giardia sp., Blastocystis sp. and coccidial oocytes including Cryptosporidium sp. oocysts were identified. Furthermore, Nematodes and Cestodes were also recorded.
[b]Key words :Helminthes, nematodes, cestodes, protozoa, parasitic infections, oocytes
Section Editor: Colin Chapman
eISSN: 1800-427X (online)
DOI:10.47605/tapro.v4i1.63
Submitted date: 5 August 2011
Accepted date: 15 April 2012
Published date: 28 May 2012
Pp. 37–41.
GASTROINTESTINAL PARASITES OF CAPTIVE PRIMATES IN THE NATIONAL ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS OF SRI LANKA
Umanga C. Gunasekera*, Susiji Wickramasinghe, Ganga Wijesinghe & R.P.V.J. Rajapakse
*Corresponding author. E-mail: umavet@yahoo.com
Abstract
Fifteen species of primates from different geographic areas are living in captivity at the National Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka. As a result of limited space in the Zoo and ever increasing visitors, there is a possibility to increase the incidence of human animal contact. Therefore, it is important to identify potential parasitic infections that can be transferred from humans to animals and vise versa. In the present study, the primates were investigated for the gastrointestinal parasites. Total of 85 fecal samples were collected from all the species and examined for the presence of helminthes and protozoa. Balantidium sp., Entamoeba coli, Giardia sp., Blastocystis sp. and coccidial oocytes including Cryptosporidium sp. oocysts were identified. Furthermore, Nematodes and Cestodes were also recorded.
[b]Key words :Helminthes, nematodes, cestodes, protozoa, parasitic infections, oocytes
Section Editor: Colin Chapman
v4i1.62ISSN: 1800-427X (print)
eISSN: 1800-427X (online)
DOI:10.47605/tapro.v4i1.62
Submitted date: 6 September 2011
Accepted date: 23 May 2012
Published date: 28 May 2012
Pp. 27–36.
A REVIEW OF THE DISTRIBUTION OF BATS IN SOUTHWESTERN REGION OF DECCAN, MAHARASHTRA - INDIA AND CONSERVATION RECOMMENDATIONS
Mahesh C. Gaikwad, Sujit S. Narwade*, Kamlakar M. Fartade & Vishakha S. Korad
*Corresponding author. E-mail: sujitsnarwade@gmail.com
Abstract
In present survey carried out in the South-West region of Maharashtra, India, 11 bat species were reported from the study area. The area comprised four districts of Maharashtra namely Pune, Satara, Solapur and Osmanabad. It was also found that all the bat species mentioned in this paper are much more widely distributed than was previously recorded and populations occur in areas for which only single or scattered records were previously available. Conversion of habitats of bats for various purposes by humans was found as one of the important threats to bats in region.
[b]Key words :Chiroptera, fruit bat, leaf-nosed bat, false vampire, flying fox, Pipistrelle, ecology
Section Editor: Colin Chapman
eISSN: 1800-427X (online)
DOI:10.47605/tapro.v4i1.62
Submitted date: 6 September 2011
Accepted date: 23 May 2012
Published date: 28 May 2012
Pp. 27–36.
A REVIEW OF THE DISTRIBUTION OF BATS IN SOUTHWESTERN REGION OF DECCAN, MAHARASHTRA - INDIA AND CONSERVATION RECOMMENDATIONS
Mahesh C. Gaikwad, Sujit S. Narwade*, Kamlakar M. Fartade & Vishakha S. Korad
*Corresponding author. E-mail: sujitsnarwade@gmail.com
Abstract
In present survey carried out in the South-West region of Maharashtra, India, 11 bat species were reported from the study area. The area comprised four districts of Maharashtra namely Pune, Satara, Solapur and Osmanabad. It was also found that all the bat species mentioned in this paper are much more widely distributed than was previously recorded and populations occur in areas for which only single or scattered records were previously available. Conversion of habitats of bats for various purposes by humans was found as one of the important threats to bats in region.
[b]Key words :Chiroptera, fruit bat, leaf-nosed bat, false vampire, flying fox, Pipistrelle, ecology
Section Editor: Colin Chapman
v4i1.61ISSN: 1800-427X (print)
eISSN: 1800-427X (online)
DOI:10.47605/tapro.v4i1.61
Submitted date: 13 January 2012
Accepted date: 2 March 2012
Published date: 28 May 2012
Pp. 20–26.
REPTILE DIVERSITY IN BERALIYA MUKALANA PROPOSED FOREST RESERVE, GALLE DISTRICT, SRI LANKA
D.M.S. Suranjan Karunarathna & A. A. Thasun Amarasinghe*
*Corresponding author. E-mail: thasun.taprobanica@gmail.com
Abstract
Beraliya Mukalana Proposed Forest Reserve (BMPFR) is a fragmented lowland rainforest patch in Galle District, Sri Lanka. During our two-year survey we recorded a total of 66 species of reptile (28 Lizards, 36 Snakes and 2 Tortoises), which represents 31.4 % of the total Sri Lankan reptile fauna. Thirty-five of the species are endemic to Sri Lanka. Of the recorded 66 species, 1 species is Critically Endangered, 3 are Endangered, 6 are Vulnerable, 14 are Near-threatened and 4 are Data-deficient. This important forest area is threatened by harmful anthropogenic activities such as illegal logging, use of chemicals and land-fill. Environmental conservationists are urged to focus attention on this Wet-zone forest.
[b]Key words :Endemics, species richness, threatened, ecology, conservation, wet-zone
Section Editor: John Rudge
eISSN: 1800-427X (online)
DOI:10.47605/tapro.v4i1.61
Submitted date: 13 January 2012
Accepted date: 2 March 2012
Published date: 28 May 2012
Pp. 20–26.
REPTILE DIVERSITY IN BERALIYA MUKALANA PROPOSED FOREST RESERVE, GALLE DISTRICT, SRI LANKA
D.M.S. Suranjan Karunarathna & A. A. Thasun Amarasinghe*
*Corresponding author. E-mail: thasun.taprobanica@gmail.com
Abstract
Beraliya Mukalana Proposed Forest Reserve (BMPFR) is a fragmented lowland rainforest patch in Galle District, Sri Lanka. During our two-year survey we recorded a total of 66 species of reptile (28 Lizards, 36 Snakes and 2 Tortoises), which represents 31.4 % of the total Sri Lankan reptile fauna. Thirty-five of the species are endemic to Sri Lanka. Of the recorded 66 species, 1 species is Critically Endangered, 3 are Endangered, 6 are Vulnerable, 14 are Near-threatened and 4 are Data-deficient. This important forest area is threatened by harmful anthropogenic activities such as illegal logging, use of chemicals and land-fill. Environmental conservationists are urged to focus attention on this Wet-zone forest.
[b]Key words :Endemics, species richness, threatened, ecology, conservation, wet-zone
Section Editor: John Rudge
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