First record of Indian Fox Vulpes bengalensis in Dang, Gujarat, India

Authors

  • Aadil Kazi Department of Wildlife Sciences, College of Forestry, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari, Gujarat 396450, India. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8911-0641
  • Mohmad Navaz Dahya Department of Biology, BKM Science College, Valsad, Gujarat 396001, India. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5326-8981
  • Rohit Chaudhary Department of Wildlife Sciences, College of Forestry, Banda University of Agriculture and Technology, Banda, Uttar Pradesh 210001, India. image/svg+xml https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4616-5057
  • Pravin Chaudhari Department of Wildlife Sciences, College of Forestry, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari, Gujarat 396450, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.9734.18.1.28246-28248

Keywords:

Camera trapping, Canidae, canids, carnivora, distribution, Mammalia, photographic records

Abstract

This study documents the presence of the Indian Fox Vulpes bengalensis in the Dang District of Gujarat, an area where its occurrence had not been previously reported. Using camera-trapping techniques, we provide new insights into the species’ distribution, contributing to the existing knowledge of its range. These findings highlight the need for further research and conservation efforts to better understand the habitat preferences and ecological significance of the Indian Fox in this region.

Author Biographies

Aadil Kazi, Department of Wildlife Sciences, College of Forestry, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari, Gujarat 396450, India.

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Mohmad Navaz Dahya, Department of Biology, BKM Science College, Valsad, Gujarat 396001, India.

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Rohit Chaudhary, Department of Wildlife Sciences, College of Forestry, Banda University of Agriculture and Technology, Banda, Uttar Pradesh 210001, India.

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Pravin Chaudhari, Department of Wildlife Sciences, College of Forestry, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari, Gujarat 396450, India.

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26-01-2026

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Vol. 18 No. 1 (2026)

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