Herpetofauna of Restored Ecosystem at Kanha Shanti Vanam, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Rathinasabapathy B and Sreenath A
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.21839445
ABSTRACT
The present study was aimed to document the diversity and conservation status of herpetofauna inhabiting the study region. A total of 38 species were recorded, representing 15 families of reptiles and amphibians. The annotated checklist provides species-specific details, including scientific and common names, conservation status under the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act (IWPA), and global assessment through the IUCN Red List. Among the documented species, snakes formed a significant component with 16 species, reflecting the ecological richness and habitat heterogeneity of the area. The survey, however, did not record Telangana endemics such as Hemidactylus flavicaudus, H. xericolus, and H. aemulus, highlighting the need for further intensive exploration and long-term monitoring. The present checklist contributes to baseline information essential for regional biodiversity assessments and conservation planning. It serves as a reference for researchers, students, and conservation practitioners, while underlining the necessity of continued site-specific documentation to guide effective management strategies for herpetofauna diversity.
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