Diversity and Distribution of Ophidian species from Gadchiroli Tahsil, Maharashtra, India

Authors

  • Rajendra V. Tijare Department of Zoology, Govt. Science College, Chamorshi Road, Gadchiroli, MS, India
  • Saurabh N. Satpute Department of Zoology, Govt. Science College, Chamorshi Road, Gadchiroli, MS, India

Keywords:

Diversity, distribution, ophidian, Gadchiroli

Abstract

Gadchiroli tahsil consists of 106 villages having total population 145972 and located at 20° 11' 5.5392'' N and 79° 59' 41.2692'' E. In India many researchers worked on diversity and distribution of snakes. Some researchers also work on diversity and distribution of snakes present in various regions of Maharashtra. Present study of diversity and distribution of snakes was carried out in Gadchiroli taluka only. During the investigation period total 278 snakes of 26 species from 06 families were recorded including venomous, semi venomous and nonvenomous species. Among them 06 species of venomous (V) snake were observed while 04 & 16 species were of semi venomous (SV) and nonvenomous (NV).  Snakes were rescued from different places of Gadchiroli taluka and safely released to their natural habitat. Most of the snake species were spotted during travelling for rescuing operations. Naja naja (Cobra), Xenochrophis piscator (Diwad), Daboia russelii (Viper), Ptyas mucosa (Dhaman) and Amphiesma stolatum (Naneti) are frequently observed while Boiga forsteni (Manjarya), Python molurus (Ajgar) spotted rarely. The snakes may migrate towards human societies in search of food due to destruction of their natural habitat.

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2024-12-31

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Rajendra V. Tijare, & Saurabh N. Satpute. (2024). Diversity and Distribution of Ophidian species from Gadchiroli Tahsil, Maharashtra, India. International Journal of Life Sciences, 12(4), 465–470. Retrieved from https://ijlsci.in/ls/index.php/home/article/view/1004

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Vol. 12 No. 4 (2024): International Journal of Life Sciences

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