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: 680

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

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