International Journal of
Biodiversity and Conservation

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Biodivers. Conserv.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-243X
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJBC
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 679

Full Length Research Paper

Amphibian diversity and distribution in Courtallam, South Western Ghats Foothills, India

K. Vasanthi
  • K. Vasanthi
  • Department of Zoology, Sri Parasakthi College for Women, Courtallam, M. S. University, Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu, India
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K. Chairman
  • K. Chairman
  • Department of Zoology, Sri Paramakalyani College, Alwarkurichi, M. S. University, Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu-627 412, India.
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A. J. A. Ranjit Singh
  • A. J. A. Ranjit Singh
  • Department of Zoology, Sri Paramakalyani College, Alwarkurichi, M. S. University, Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu-627 412, India.
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A. John Koil Raj
  • A. John Koil Raj
  • Sethupathy Arts and Science College, Ramanathapuram, Tamilnadu, India
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  •  Received: 27 December 2013
  •  Accepted: 25 February 2014
  •  Published: 30 April 2014

Abstract

An amphibian survey was conducted in Courtallam at the foothill of Southern Western Ghats and a total of 584 sightings of amphibians belonging to 17 species, six families and 14 genera were obtained between January and December 2012. Cluster analysis and multi dimensional scaling (MDS) analyses revealed diversity pattern(s) of similarity among group and between groups of amphibians in Courtallam.

 

Key words: Amphibians, foothill, Western Ghats, PRIMER and cluster analysis.

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