The first Indian record of Pogonatum marginatum Mitt. (Polytrichaceae) from the Western Ghats

2016 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 41 ◽  
Author(s):  
ALVERT EBENEZER DULIP DANIELS ◽  
KOCHUMANI CHINNAPILLA KARIYAPPA ◽  
JAAKKO HYVONEN ◽  
NEIL BELL
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Western Ghats ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Photographic Plate ◽  
Biosphere Reserve ◽  
First Record ◽  
Close Relative ◽  
Chloroplast Gene ◽  
Gene Sequences ◽  
The Western Ghats

Pogonatum marginatum has been previously known from Sri Lanka and Vietnam. It was recently collected in the Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve in the Western Ghats (Kerala and Tamil Nadu), this being the first record of the plant in India. We provide a detailed description of the species with figures and a photographic plate, plus novel chloroplast gene sequences of the Indian plant, another specimen of the same species, and a close relative.

Miliusa manickamiana C. Murugan sp. nov.(Annonaceae), A New Species from the Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu, India

2016 ◽  
Vol 39 (4) ◽  
pp. 371-372
Author(s):  
C. Murugan
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Western Ghats ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Biosphere Reserve ◽  
Core Zone ◽  
The Core ◽  
The Western Ghats ◽  
A New Species

Miliusa manickamiana (Annonaceae) sp. nov., a new species from the Tirunelveli Hills in Tamil Nadu, at the core zone of Agasthiayamalai Biosphere Reserve, is described and illustrated.

scholarly journals New record of Humbertium proserpina (Humbert, 1862) from Tenkasi district, Tamil Nadu, India

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 137-140
Author(s):  
Selvaraj Selvamurugan ◽  
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Usha Balasubramanian ◽  
K. Vasanthi ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Southeast Asia ◽  
Western Ghats ◽  
New Record ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Present Report ◽  
First Record ◽  
Cytogenetic Data ◽  
The Western Ghats ◽  
Land Planarian

Species of genus Humbertium (Land planarian) are widely distributed in Southeast Asia, around greenhouses and gardens. However, taxonomy and cytogenetic data in this genus are restricted to a few species. Present report of hammerhead snake worm recorded from five falls in Courtallam, Tenkasi district, Tamil Nadu, India.Species was identified based on the photographs. This the first record of species from the Western Ghats in Tenkasi district of Tamil Nadu, India.

scholarly journals An update on the distribution pattern and endemicity of three lesser-known tree species in the Western Ghats, India

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 9350
Author(s):  
K. Sankara Rao ◽  
N. V. Page ◽  
A. N. Sringeswara ◽  
R. Arun Singh ◽  
Imran Baig
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Tree Species ◽  
Western Ghats ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Range Limits ◽  
Herbarium Specimens ◽  
Present Communication ◽  
Karnataka State ◽  
The Western Ghats

The present communication reports an update on the distribution of three endemic tree species of the Western Ghats-Sri Lanka biodiversity hotspot, namely, Atuna indica (Bedd.) Kosterm., Paracroton integrifolius (Airy Shaw) N.P.Balakr. & Chakrab. and Phaeanthus malabaricus Bedd.  The discovery of these taxa in the Makutta Ghat of Kodagu District results in the extension of their northern range limits and further enriches the flora of Karnataka state by three more tree species.  Within the Western Ghats, these taxa were previously recorded only from the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, while Paracroton integrifolius (Airy Shaw) N.P.Balakr. & Chakrab. has also been recorded from Sri Lanka.  Nomenclature updates, detailed descriptions, conservation status and relevant notes on the habitat, phenology and distribution localization are supplied.  Additionally, field photographs and scanned herbarium specimens are provided to facilitate easy identification of these taxa in the field. 

scholarly journals Slate-red tarantula (Poecilotheria rufilata) in the Western Ghats, India

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 123-123
Author(s):  
K. Sunil Jose
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Western Ghats ◽  
Biosphere Reserve ◽  
Red Pine ◽  
Female Specimen ◽  
White Pine ◽  
Pine Trees ◽  
Rare Endemic ◽  
The Western Ghats

The Slate-red tree spider (or tarantula), Poecilotheria rufilata Pocock, 1899 is an extremely rare, endemic, little known tarantula described based on a female specimen from Thiruvananthapuram Kerala, India. This arboreal tree spider is mostly found in dead red pine, jack fruit, and white pine trees and recorded from Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve, Peppara Dam, Kallar, and Ponmudi areas between 900–1200 m elevations in Kerala. It is morphologically similar to P. ornata Pocock, 1899, which is distributed in Sri Lanka.

scholarly journals Distribution and habitat associations of the Critically Endangered frog Walkerana phrynoderma (Anura: Ranixalidae), with an assessment of potential threats, abundance, and morphology

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 21
Author(s):  
Arun Kanagavel ◽  
Sethu Parvathy ◽  
Abhiijth P. Chundakatil ◽  
Neelesh Dahanukar ◽  
Benjamin Tapley
Keyword(s):  
Western Ghats ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Habitat Associations ◽  
Critically Endangered ◽  
Suitable Habitat ◽  
Time Activity ◽  
Western Ghats Of India ◽  
Pesticide Runoff ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Western Ghats

Distribution and habitat associations of the Critically Endangered frog Walkerana phrynoderma (Anura: Ranixalidae), with an assessment of potential threats, abundance, and morphology. Little is known about Walkerana phrynoderma, a frog endemic to the Anamalai Hills of the Western Ghats of India. Baseline information (i.e., distribution, threats, habitat characteristics, activity patterns, and relative abundance) is provided for this species, with the aim of improving our understanding of the status of the species in the wild. Visual-encounter, transect, and time-activity budget surveys were conducted in and around the Anamalai Hills of the Western Ghats. The frog skin was swabbed to determine the presence/absence of Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis, and habitat and environmental characteristics were recorded at sites where W. phrynoderma was found. These data were compared with those of sites apparently lacking this species that had suitable habitat. Walkerana phrynoderma is restricted to evergreen forests between 1300 and 1700 m a.s.l. in the Anamalai Tiger Reserve and at Munnar; thus, its range was extended from the state of Tamil Nadu to the adjoining state of Kerala. Pesticide runoff and human disturbance are the most severe threats to the species; B. dendrobatidis was not detected. This nocturnal anuran prefers forest edges and is associated with well-shaded forest foors in cool areas near freshwater streams. Walkerana phrynoderma is rarely encountered whereas its congener, W. leptodactyla, is more common. The impact of anthropogenic disturbances, especially waste disposal and development of tourism infrastructure, should be evaluated. The land that is owned by the Forest Department peripheral to the protected areas could be designated as eco-sensitive sites to prevent changes in land use that could have an adverse effect on W. phrynoderma.

scholarly journals First record of Mantispilla indica (Westwood, 1852) (Neuroptera: Mantispidae) from the Western Ghats, India

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 19376-19379
Author(s):  
T.B. Suryanarayanan ◽  
C. Bijoy
Keyword(s):  
Western Ghats ◽  
First Record ◽  
Kerala State ◽  
First Time ◽  
The Western Ghats

The species, Mantispilla indica (Westwood, 1852) of the Mantispidae family is recorded for the first time from the Western Ghats as well as from Kerala state. Besides, the distribution of the species in India is mapped. 

scholarly journals PHYTOSOCIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF THE MEDICINAL PLANT SPECIES, THALICTRUM JAVANICUM BLUME IN THOTTABETTA, NILGIRIS, THE WESTERN GHATS

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-62
Author(s):  
Abinaya G ◽  
Paulsamy S
Keyword(s):  
Western Ghats ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Degree Of Dominance ◽  
The Family ◽  
Qualitative Characters ◽  
The Nilgiris ◽  
The Western Ghats ◽  
Study Species ◽  
Phytosociological Study

Phytosociological study is the most essential in any community to know its structure and organization. The various qualitative characters obtained are used to determine the level of distribution, numerical strength and degree of dominance exhibited by the constituent species in the community. Thalictrum javanicum belongs to the family Ranunculaceae family, it is medium sized erect herb, found in the temperate Himalayas from Kasmir to Sikkim in Khasi hills, and Kodaikanal and Nilgiri hills of Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu, India. At global level, it is generally distributed in the hilly tracts of India, Srilanka, China and Java at the altitude of around 2400 m above msl. The present study was undertaken in Thottabetta , the Nilgiris by sampling using belt transects of 10x1000m size which further divided into 100 segments each which 10x10m size. The total number of species encountered in the study area is 45 which includes 5 grasses and 40 forbs. The quantitative ecological characters of the study species, T. javanicum is a detailed below: frequency 11%, abundance 3.82 individuals/m2, density 0.42 individuals/m2, basal cover 172.20/mm2/ m2, relative frequency 0.55% and relative density 0.08%, relative dominance 0.16%. Based on the ecological attributes it is determined that the species, T. javanicum is less perpetuated in the community studied. Hence, further studies on the determination of propagation strategies for population enhancement and conservationof wilds are suggested.

scholarly journals First record of Speculitermes chadaensis Chatterjee & Thapa, 1964 (Isoptera: Termitidae) from the Western Ghats, India

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 9042
Author(s):  
Poovoli Amina ◽  
K. Rajmohana ◽  
K. V. Bhavana
Keyword(s):  
Western Ghats ◽  
First Record ◽  
Distribution Map ◽  
Termite Species ◽  
First Time ◽  
The Western Ghats

Speculitermes chadaensis Chatterjee & Thapa, 1964, a termite species under Termitidae family is reported for the first time from the Western Ghats.  A distribution map of the species is also provided.

scholarly journals First record of a trogid beetle (Coleoptera: Scarabaeoidea: Trogidae) from the Western Ghats, India

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 11988
Author(s):  
Aparna Sureshchandra Kalawate ◽  
S. S. Patole
Keyword(s):  
Male Genitalia ◽  
Western Ghats ◽  
First Record ◽  
Zoological Survey ◽  
Morphological Description ◽  
Regional Centre ◽  
Western Regional ◽  
The Western Ghats

The present paper deals with the first record of Omorgus (Afromorgus) italicus (Reiche, 1853) from the Western Ghats, India.  The morphological description, including that of male genitalia, illustration and distribution of the newly recorded species has been provided.  The identified specimen has been deposited at National Zoological Collection, Zoological Survey of India, Western Regional Centre, Pune, Maharashtra, India.  

scholarly journals Validation of the name Osbeckia tirunelvelica (Melastomataceae)

Phytotaxa ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 231 (3) ◽  
pp. 300
Author(s):  
RAMALINGAM KOTTAIMUTHU ◽  
GUNADAYALAN GNANASEKARAN
Keyword(s):  
Western Ghats ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Taxonomic Revision ◽  
Critical Studies ◽  
Tiger Reserve ◽  
The Western Ghats

During the taxonomic revision of the genus Osbeckia Linnaeus (1753: 345) from the Western Ghats, India, we came across few interesting specimens from the Manjolai hills in Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve (KMTR), Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. Critical studies with relevant literature revealed the identity of the collected specimens as Osbeckia tirunelvelica Manickam & Murugan (2001: 626). Unfortunately the name Osbeckia tirunelvelica was not validly published by Manickam & Murugan (2001), because, contrary to Art. 40 of ICN (McNeill et al. 2012), two collections were indicated as “type”. Therefore, the name Osbeckia tirunelvelica is validated here by indicating a single collection as the holotype.

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