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New distributon record of Gazalina chrysolopha Kollar, 1844
(Lepidoptera: Notodontdae) in the Trans-Himalayan region of western Nepal,Gazalina chrysolopha Kollar, 1844 is a moth
belonging to the family Notodontidae. Genus Gazalina
was described by Walker in 1865 which contributes a
total of three species with other two G. apsara and G.
transversa, to the moth inventory of Nepal.,https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.7976.14.8.21742-21744

New distributon record of Gazalina chrysolopha Kollar, 1844 (Lepidoptera: Notodontdae) in the Trans-Himalayan region of western Nepal

Gazalina chrysolopha Kollar, 1844 is a moth belo...

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Highest elevation record of endemic butterfly Albulina orbitulus lobbichleri
Forster, 1961 (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae) in Nepal,Albulina orbitulus lobbichleri Forster, 1961 is a rare butterfly subspecies endemic of Nepal.,https://doi.org/10.35249/rche.47.2.21.23

Highest elevation record of endemic butterfly Albulina orbitulus lobbichleri Forster, 1961 (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae) in Nepal

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Butterfly-plant interactions and body size patterns along an elevational gradient in the Manang region of central Nepal,Butterflies are widely studied due to their key ecosystem functions. For this reason, they are used in ecosystem assessment, formulating conservation plans and in raising the environmental awareness. Quantification of different factors affecting diversity of butterflies is important for their effective conservation. In this study, we investigated abiotic and biotic factors affecting species richness and community composition of butterflies along an elevational gradient in Manang region, central Nepal. We also tested if butterfly species follow the Bergmann’s rule. A total of 57 butterfly species belonging to 39 genera and 8 families were recorded in the study area. Out of a total of 127 plant species identified in the study region, only 67 plant species were visited by butterflies as nectar sources. Species richness of butterflies increased with increasing elevation. Species richness was significantly higher in places with shrubs compared to other places and also in autumn than in summer. Species richness of butterflies also depended on composition of plant species occurring at the localities. Butterfly species composition varied among sampling localities. It was also determined by habitat type, elevation, sampling time, plant species and interactions of elevation × time. The relationship between butterfly size and elevation was in the opposite direction than expected according to the Bergmann’s rule. In conclusion, protection of butterfly diversity can only be achieved by protecting different habitats across the diverse physiography of the region and different plant species, in particular herbs and shrubs. Our results do not support the Bergmann’s rule for butterflies along an elevational gradient in our region,https://doi.org/10.1007/s11629-019-5381-3

Butterfly-plant interactions and body size patterns along an elevational gradient in the Manang region of central Nepal

Butterflies are widely studied due to their key ec...

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First record of Chilapata rain-pool frog Minervarya chilapata Ohler, Deuti, Grosjean, Paul, Ayyaswamy, Ahmed & Dutta, 2009 (Anura, Dicroglossidae) from Nepal,.,https://www.researchgate.net/publication/363947183_First_record_of_Chilapata_rain-pool_frog_Minervarya_chilapata_Ohler_Deuti_Grosjean_Paul_Ayyaswamy_Ahmed_Dutta_2009_Anura_Dicroglossidae_from_Nepal?fbclid=IwAR2GulREXCBXTtec35jaEr1sLQ9b23-L3y02f6LGFXKXsFKiNFRLW_rnB1Q

First record of Chilapata rain-pool frog Minervarya chilapata Ohler, Deuti, Grosjean, Paul, Ayyaswamy, Ahmed & Dutta, 2009 (Anura, Dicroglossidae) from Nepal

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First record of Takydromus sikkimensis Günther, 1888 (Squamata, Lacertidae) from Nepal,We report the first record of Sikkim grass lizard, Takydromus sikkimensis Günther, 1888 in Nepal based on morphological characters such as the presence of four pairs of femoral pores, 12 rows of ventral scales, tail more than 3.6 times longer than snout-vent length. Our record of T. sikkimensis at Miklajung, Morang district represents the western-most observation of the species, ca. 94 km west of its type locality, Sikkim, India and is the first in Nepal for this species, genus, and family. This record is from Chure/Siwalik hill range which lies outside of Nepal’s protected area network. This species is listed as Endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources and warrants detailed inventory and immediate conservation interventions.,https://www.researchgate.net/publication/362566457_First_record_of_Takydromus_sikkimensis_Gunther_1888_Squamata_Lacertidae_from_Nepal

First record of Takydromus sikkimensis Günther, 1888 (Squamata, Lacertidae) from Nepal

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<p>Predation on the Indian Bull frog <em>Hoplobatrachus tigerinus</em> (Daudin, 1802) (Anura: Dicroglossidae) by the Asian House Shrew <em>Suncus murinus </em>(Linnaeus, 1766) (Soricomorpha: Soricidae) from Nepal<br />
 </p>,<p>We present a natural history account of the first record of probable predation on the Indian bull frog, Hoplobatrachus tigerinus by the Asian House Shrew, Suncus murinus from Morang district, Nepal. The present communication provides an example of a nearly equal-sized predator-prey interaction in a natural ecosystem and provides interesting information on the natural history of these taxa.<br />
 </p>,https://www.researchgate.net/publication/346496361_Predation_on_the_Indian_Bull_frog_Hoplobatrachus_tigerinus_Daudin_1802_Anura_Dicroglossidae_by_the_Asian_House_Shrew_Suncus_murinus_Linnaeus_1766_Soricomorpha_Soricidae_from_Nepal

Predation on the Indian Bull frog Hoplobatrachus tigerinus (Daudin, 1802) (Anura: Dicroglossidae) by the Asian House Shrew Suncus murinus (Linnaeus, 1766) (Soricomorpha: Soricidae) from Nepal

We present a natural history account of the fir...

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<p>Frugivory by the tadpoles of Terai tree frog <em>Polypedates teraiensis</em> (Dubois, 1987) from Nepal</p>,<p>The dietary habits of tadpoles of the Nepalese anurans have not been well studied. Here, we present an opportunistic observation of tadpoles of the Terai tree frog, Polypedates teraiensis feeding on rotten pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata). We suggest further detailed study on the feeding habits of tadpoles in the changing climate in Nepal as they could be used as model organisms to understand their trophic roles and to predict the ecological consequences of their potential loss.<br />
 </p>,https://www.researchgate.net/publication/346496921_Frugivory_by_the_tadpoles_of_Terai_tree_frog_Polypedates_teraiensis_Dubois_1987_from_Nepal

Frugivory by the tadpoles of Terai tree frog Polypedates teraiensis (Dubois, 1987) from Nepal

The dietary habits of tadpoles of the Nepalese...

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New records of jumping spiders (Araneae: Salticidae) from Nepal,This paper presents new records for nine species of jumping spiders (Asemonea tenuipes, Chrysilla volupe, Epocilla aurantiaca, Hyllus semicupreus, Icius alboterminus, Phintella vittata, Siler cupreus, Telamonia dimidiata and Telamonia festiva) from Nepal.,https://www.researchgate.net/publication/344000333_Peckhamia_2201_Jumping_spiders_from_Nepal_1_PECKHAMIA_2201

New records of jumping spiders (Araneae: Salticidae) from Nepal

This paper presents new records for nine species o...

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Additional distribution records of the rare Nepal Comma Polygonia c-album agnicula (Moore, 1872) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae) from Rara National Park, Nepal,Various geographical subspecies of the Comma butterfly, Polygonia c-album (Linnaeus, 1758) are distributed across Europe and Asia, reaching as far as Japan in Asia and south to Morocco (Gogoi et al. 2015). P. c-album is a medium-sized butterfly with wingspan of 45–50 mm and having a central silver dash or comma underside (Evans 1932) hence the name.,https://www.researchgate.net/publication/337553706_Additional_distribution_records_of_the_rare_Nepal_Comma_Polygonia_c-album_agnicula_Moore_1872_Insecta_Lepidoptera_Nymphalidae_from_Rara_National_Park_Nepal

Additional distribution records of the rare Nepal Comma Polygonia c-album agnicula (Moore, 1872) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae) from Rara National Park, Nepal

Various geographical subspecies of the Comma butte...

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Mortality Census of the Road-Killed Butterflies in Mahendra Highway, Nepal,Increasing roads become the serious conservation threats to the animal populations. The most direct effect of roads on them is deadly collision with vehicles, leading to high levels of injury or death. Estimates of detectability of road-killed higher vertebrates have been determined but not for the invertebrates like butterflies, although they are frequently killed insects group on roads. This is the first comprehensive mortality census of road-killed butterflies in Nepal. The main aim of this study was to estimate the detectability of road-killed butterflies in Mahendra Highway, the busiest highway in Nepal. We established eight transects, each of 500 m long within the randomly selected forest and human settlement landscapes. Pearson’s correlation was calculated to test the link between the number of road-killed and living butterflies. All together 1000 butterfly individuals were counted throughout the study periods including road-killed and living butterflies. Among them, 364 butterflies were counted raodkilled whereas 636 butterflies were living. Forest landscape contributed higher number in both road-killed and living butterflies than human settlement landscape. Also, the number of butterflies killed on the roads were significantly correlated with number of living butterflies on the road. Our results indicate that road has the significant impact on loss of butterfly population. Also, higher the number of living butterflies more will be road mortality. The public awareness and maintaining the habitats with high forbs cover, gardening, avoid depositing asphalts, etc. in the vicinity of road can denigrate the rate of road mortality of butterflies.,https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339723680_Mortality_Census_of_the_Road-Killed_Butterflies_in_Mahendra_Highway_Nepal

Mortality Census of the Road-Killed Butterflies in Mahendra Highway, Nepal

Increasing roads become the serious conservat...

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On the distribution of Cantor's Kukri snake Oligodon cyclurus (Cantor, 1839) (Squamata: Colubridae) from Nepal,We provide confirmed locality records with notes on some aspects of natural history information for O. cyclurus.,https://www.researchgate.net/publication/342572504_On_the_distribution_of_Cantor's_Kukri_snake_Oligodon_cyclurus_Cantor_1839_Squamata_Colubridae_from_Nepal

On the distribution of Cantor's Kukri snake Oligodon cyclurus (Cantor, 1839) (Squamata: Colubridae) from Nepal

We provide confirmed locality records with notes o...

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Distributional Patterns of Amphibians and Reptiles in Ghandruk, Annapurna Conservation Area, Nepal,Using the Visual Encounter Survey (VES) protocol on 11 randomly selected transects, we recorded 662 individuals of 25 herpetofaunal species (12 amphibians and 13 reptiles). Species richness and abundance declined with increases in elevation but only the correlation between elevation and abundance was significant.,https://www.researchgate.net/publication/340393963_Distributional_Patterns_of_Amphibians_and_Reptiles_in_Ghandruk_Annapurna_Conservation_Area_Nepal

Distributional Patterns of Amphibians and Reptiles in Ghandruk, Annapurna Conservation Area, Nepal

Using the Visual Encounter Survey (VES) protocol o...

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Notes on Anurophagy by Bullfrogs, Hoplobatrachus spp. (Anura: Dicroglossidae) in Eastern Nepal,Frog eating Frog,https://www.researchgate.net/publication/340393792_Notes_on_Anurophagy_by_Bullfrogs_Hoplobatrachus_spp_Anura_Dicroglossidae_in_Eastern_Nepal?_sg%5B0%5D=tOhDghf6S4tRWitnPozKeu7AiDSn4ykTJ7-WnGSjefu5_H5_FPkFpC3TlEaPtqhlOkb11mKTUW1IERi6kK_RYkLzUpsshkZ_yYB5rspG.8OaYaYrRAeVCrDSGss7ejafMSF8dD3suu3oDzZmcMYtroU5lwUr9ibVRJDcoFacugCYyhDGNkfKpxdXYO7pTJg

Notes on Anurophagy by Bullfrogs, Hoplobatrachus spp. (Anura: Dicroglossidae) in Eastern Nepal

Frog eating Frog

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