An additional record of the Tamdil Leaf-litter Frog Leptobrachella tamdil (Sengupta et al., 2010) (Amphibia: Megophryidae) from Dampa Tiger Reserve, Mizoram, India

Authors

  • Vanlalsiammawii Department of Zoology, Mizoram University, P.O Box No. 190 Tanhril, Aizawl, Mizoram 796004, India.
  • Remruatpuii Department of Zoology, Mizoram University, P.O Box No. 190 Tanhril, Aizawl, Mizoram 796004, India.
  • V.L Malsawmhriatzuali Department of Zoology, Mizoram University, P.O Box No. 190 Tanhril, Aizawl, Mizoram 796004, India.
  • Lalmuansanga Department of Zoology, Mizoram University, P.O Box No. 190 Tanhril, Aizawl, Mizoram 796004, India.
  • Gospel Zothanmawia Hmar Department of Zoology, Mizoram University, P.O Box No. 190 Tanhril, Aizawl, Mizoram 796004, India. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6529-2479
  • Saisangpuia Sailo Department of Zoology, Mizoram University, P.O Box No. 190 Tanhril, Aizawl, Mizoram 796004, India.
  • Ht. Decemson Department of Zoology, Mizoram University, P.O Box No. 190 Tanhril, Aizawl, Mizoram 796004, India.
  • Lal Biakzuala Department of Zoology, Mizoram University, P.O Box No. 190 Tanhril, Aizawl, Mizoram 796004, India. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5142-3511
  • H.T. Lalremsanga https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3080-8647 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3080-8647

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.5999.12.8.15951-15954

Keywords:

Leptolalax, Mamit District, northeastern India, Tamdil, Tuilut Stream

Abstract

A poorly known Tamdil Leaf-litter Frog Leptobrachella tamdil was collected from Tuilut stream in Dampa Tiger Reserve, Mizoram, which represents the third specimen for the species after the original description a decade ago.  This report extends the species distribution range to ca. 59km west from the type locality, and also provides additional data on the morphometry with notes on the natural habitat.

Author Biographies

  • Vanlalsiammawii, Department of Zoology, Mizoram University, P.O Box No. 190 Tanhril, Aizawl, Mizoram 796004, India.

    M.Sc (Zoology) student

    Department of Zoology

    Mizoram University, India

  • Remruatpuii, Department of Zoology, Mizoram University, P.O Box No. 190 Tanhril, Aizawl, Mizoram 796004, India.

    M.Sc (Zoology) student

    Department of Zoology

    Mizoram university, India

  • V.L Malsawmhriatzuali, Department of Zoology, Mizoram University, P.O Box No. 190 Tanhril, Aizawl, Mizoram 796004, India.

    M.Sc (Zoology) student

    Department of Zoology

    Mizoram University, India

  • Lalmuansanga, Department of Zoology, Mizoram University, P.O Box No. 190 Tanhril, Aizawl, Mizoram 796004, India.

    M.Sc (Zoology) student

    Department of Zoology

    Mizoram University, India

  • Gospel Zothanmawia Hmar, Department of Zoology, Mizoram University, P.O Box No. 190 Tanhril, Aizawl, Mizoram 796004, India.

    Field Assistant

    Developmental Biology and Herpetology Laboratory

    Department of Zoology

    Mizoram University, India

  • Saisangpuia Sailo, Department of Zoology, Mizoram University, P.O Box No. 190 Tanhril, Aizawl, Mizoram 796004, India.

    M.Sc (Zoology) student

    Department of Zoology

    Mizoram University, India

  • Lal Biakzuala, Department of Zoology, Mizoram University, P.O Box No. 190 Tanhril, Aizawl, Mizoram 796004, India.

    Full-time Ph.D Scholar

    Developmental Biology and Herpetology Laboratory

    Department of Zoology

    Mizoram University, India

  • H.T. Lalremsanga, https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3080-8647

    Associate Professor

    Developmental Biology and Herpetology Laboratory

    Department of Zoology

    Mizoram University, India

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26-05-2020

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