Journal of Threatened Taxa
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description: The Journal of Threatened Taxa is a monthly, peer-reviewed, scientific, open access, international journal on conservation and all associated fields. The aim is to make research results, data, scientific information available free and wide. The motto is to build evidence for conservation globally!
publisher: Wildlife Information Liaison Development (WILD) Society
language: en
publication name: Journal of Threatened Taxa
issn: 0974-7893
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items: Westward range extension of the Greater Blue-wing Selys, 1883 (Insecta: Odonata: Libellulidae) into Uttarakhand, India
items: Book Review: At the Point of No Return? – Reading Pankaj Sekhsaria’s Island on Edge: The Great Nicobar Crisis
items: New record of two natricine snakes, (Wall, 1925) and Nguyen et al., 2024 (Reptilia: Squamata: Colubridae), from India
items: New distribution records of five species of freshwater palaemonid prawns (Crustacea: Decapoda) in Nagaland, India
items: Sighting of vagrant Red-backed Shrike in the coastal areas of Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, India
items: Local knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of ecosystem services and disservices provided by the Painted Stork Pennant, 1769 (Aves: Ciconiidae) in northern India: insights for conservation
items: First photographic record of Smooth-coated Otter from the canals in Upper Ganga Ramsar Site, Uttar Pradesh, India
items: Smooth-Coated Otter (Mammalia: Carnivora: Mustelidae) observation near a community reservoir in Bannerghatta National Park
items: Hump-nosed Pit Viper feeding on an Allapalli Skink Eutropis allapallensis in Karwar, India
items: First record with photographic evidence of Dhole (Pallas, 1811) from Panshet, Pune, Maharashtra, India
items: Distribution of rheophytes in Kopili River Basin, Assam and Meghalaya, India
items: First record of Thorell, 1891 (Arachnida: Araneae: Salticidae) from India
items: First camera-trap evidence of a ferret badger sp. (Mammalia: Carnivora: Mustelidae) from the community forests of Manipur, India
items: Morphometry and feeding notes of an endemic frog (Amphibia: Ranidae) from Hue City, central Vietnam
items: New distribution record of G.W. Peckham & E.G. Peckham, 1903 (Araneae: Salticidae) from Gujarat, India
items: Nesting dynamics of Red-wattled Lapwing Boddaert, 1783 in urban and rural regions of Indore, India
items: Range extension records of Tibetan Snowcock, Tibetan Sandgrouse, and Western Tragopan in Uttarakhand, India
items: O.E.Schulz (Brassicaceae): a new addition to the flora of Sikkim, India
items: A preliminary checklist of avian fauna of the Raha sub-district of Nagaon, Assam, India
items: Extended distribution of (S.G.Gmel.) Kuntze (Menyanthaceae) in Manipur, India
items: A book review of moths from the Eastern Ghats: Moths of Agastya
items: (Clusiaceae), a new record for Bhutan and its ethnopharmacological potential
items: A preliminary assessment of avifaunal diversity in Parwati Arga Bird Sanctuary, Uttar Pradesh, India
items: A new bird record of Oriental Darter (Suliformes: Anhingidae) in Bhutan: range expansion and plastic entanglement mortality
items: First photographic record of the Rusty-spotted Cat (I. Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, 1831) (Mammalia: Carnivora: Felidae) in Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary, Odisha, India
items: Sighting of Sooty Gull from the salt pans of Nagapattinam Coast, Tamil Nadu, India
items: Filling the gap: first regional record of the Little Owl (Strigiformes: Strigidae) from Uttarakhand, India
items: a novel find for the flora of Uttarakhand, India
items: People’s perceptions on the impacts of select linear infrastructure projects on avifauna in Chhattisgarh, India
items: Population dynamics and habitat preference in Painted Stork and Woolly-necked Stork in Dighal Wetland, Jhajjar, Haryana, India

Westward range extension of the Greater Blue-wing Selys, 1883 (Insecta: Odonata: Libellulidae) into Uttarakhand, India
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description: Rhyothemis plutonia Selys, 1883 was recorded from Dhela, Uttarakhand, representing the first confirmed occurrence of the species in the state and western Himalaya. This finding extends the known distribution of the species by over 500 km westward from previously reported records in Nepal and northeastern India.
subject: Notes
  topic: section
subject: Dragonflies
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subject: odonate diversity
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subject: range extension
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subject: western Himalaya
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subject: odonata
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subject: Dragonfly
  topic: subjects
subject: range extension
  topic: subjects
subject: distribution
  topic: subjects
subject: dispersal
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subject: uttarakhand
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subject: Himalaya
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subject: Zoology
  topic: disciplines
subject: Entomology
  topic: disciplines
subject: Odonatology
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subject: Biogeography
  topic: disciplines
subject: Taxonomy
  topic: disciplines
subject: Conservation biology
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creator: Omkar Sanjay Damle
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Omkar Sanjay Damle https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-03-26
publication date: 2026-03-26
starting page: 28604
ending page: 28606
doi: 10.11609/jott.10222.18.3.28604-28606

Book Review: At the Point of No Return? – Reading Pankaj Sekhsaria’s Island on Edge: The Great Nicobar Crisis
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description: .
subject: Book Review
  topic: section
subject: Book Review
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subject: National Green Tribunal
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subject: Nicobar
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creator: Himangshu Kalita
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Himangshu Kalita https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-02-26
publication date: 2026-02-26
starting page: 28451
ending page: 28454
doi: 10.11609/jott.10481.18.2.28451-28454

New record of two natricine snakes, (Wall, 1925) and Nguyen et al., 2024 (Reptilia: Squamata: Colubridae), from India
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description: Two natricine snakes, Hebius gilhodesi and Herpetoreas davidi, are reported for the first time from India based on mitochondrial DNA and morphological data. This study extends the northwestern-most distribution of H. gilhodesi by 107 km and H. davidi by 577 km, both of which were thus far known only from adjacent Myanmar. Additionally, a detailed description of the hemipenial morphology of H. gilhodesi is provided.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Arunachal Pradesh
  topic: keywords
subject: Keelback
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subject: Mizoram
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subject: morphology
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subject: Myanmar
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subject: natural history
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subject: northeastern India
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subject: phylogeny
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subject: range extension
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subject: Phylogeny
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subject: taxonomy
  topic: subjects
subject: distribution
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subject: Herpetology
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creator: Sourav Dutta
creator: Bitupan Boruah
creator: Abhijit Das
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Sourav Dutta, Bitupan Boruah, Abhijit Das https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-03-26
publication date: 2026-03-26
starting page: 28479
ending page: 28494
doi: 10.11609/jott.10309.18.3.28479-28494

New distribution records of five species of freshwater palaemonid prawns (Crustacea: Decapoda) in Nagaland, India
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description: Freshwater palaemonid prawns of Nagaland is studied based on the collections made during different surveys from 1998 to 2022 by various survey teams of Zoological Survey of India, Kolkata. Though 20 species of palaemonid prawns are reported from northeastern states of India, there are no previous reports from Nagaland. During the present study five species of palaemonid prawns—Macrobrachium cacharense (Tiwari, 1952), M. dayanum (Henderson, 1893), M. kempi (Tiwari, 1949), M. lamarrei lamarrei (H. Milne Edwards, 1837), and M. platyrostris (Tiwari, 1952)—are reported and forms first report from this underexplored state of India.
subject: Short Communications
  topic: section
subject: Caridae
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subject: Crustacea
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subject: Macrobrachium sp.
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subject: northeastern India
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subject: Palaemonidae
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subject: Crustacean Taxonomy
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subject: ZOOLOGY
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creator: K. Valarmathi
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 K. Valarmathi https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-03-26
publication date: 2026-03-26
starting page: 28590
ending page: 28593
doi: 10.11609/jott.10355.18.3.28590-28593

Sighting of vagrant Red-backed Shrike in the coastal areas of Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, India
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description: We report a sighting of the Red-backed Shrike, a vagrant to peninsular India, from the coastal habitats of Thoothukudi (Tuticorin) District, Tamil Nadu. This observation is the second photographic record of the species for the state.
subject: Notes
  topic: section
subject: Aves
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subject: Laniidae
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subject: migratory bird
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subject: Passeriformes
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subject: range extension
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subject: shrikes
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subject: vagrant
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creator: Kishore Muthu
creator: Anand Shibu
creator: Santhanakrishnan Babu
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Kishore Muthu, Anand Shibu, Santhanakrishnan Babu https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-02-26
publication date: 2026-02-26
starting page: 28436
ending page: 28437
doi: 10.11609/jott.10269.18.2.28436-28437

Local knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of ecosystem services and disservices provided by the Painted Stork Pennant, 1769 (Aves: Ciconiidae) in northern India: insights for conservation
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description: Understanding the knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of the local communities towards the target species before implementing any awareness-based programmes is essential for the success and long-term protection of the species. No studies have yet been conducted on local knowledge, attitudes, perceptions of ecosystem services and disservices, threats and possible recommendations for conservation of the Painted Stork Mycteria leucocephala in northern India. To fill this gap, a study was conducted in August–September 2024 in villages of Etawah District, Uttar Pradesh, India, where Painted Stork builds nests in farmland in human-dominated areas. The study employed a questionnaire survey, containing both closed and open-ended questions, administered to 200 respondents. All the respondents identified the species, and a majority knew its local name, breeding ecology, foraging ecology, and population trend. A majority of the people (52%) liked the species, supported conservation of the species (51%), felt the need for awareness programmes (52%), and were ready to participate in nest monitoring training (47%) & awareness programmes (58%). At the same time, a majority of the people were reluctant to report hunting (48%), reluctant to take the injured birds to veterinary doctors (46%), and lacked knowledge on the bird’s conservation status (64%). People perceived 12 ecosystem services and five ecosystem disservices provided by Painted Stork, with pest control (50%) being the highest cited service and crop destruction (72%) the most cited disservice. According to the respondents, the highest threat to the species is wetland loss (59%). A majority recommended that conservation efforts should focus on organizing awareness programmes (52%) and implementing wetland management and conservation (50%). Furthermore, respondents believed the community should take the initiative in these efforts (48%). This study emphasizes intensified awareness programs, wetland conservation and manage…
subject: Articles
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subject: Etawah
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subject: Farhadpura
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subject: human-dominated landscapes
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subject: nesting trees
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subject: questionnaire surveys
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subject: recommendations
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subject: socio-demography characteristics
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subject: threats
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subject: Usrai
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subject: Uttar Pradesh
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subject: Birds
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subject: community perceptions
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creator: Yashmita-Ulman
creator: Manoj Singh
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Yashmita-Ulman, Manoj Singh https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-02-26
publication date: 2026-02-26
starting page: 28329
ending page: 28342
doi: 10.11609/jott.10272.18.2.28329-28342

First photographic record of Smooth-coated Otter from the canals in Upper Ganga Ramsar Site, Uttar Pradesh, India
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description: Smooth-coated Otter Lutrogale perspicillata is one of the three species of otters found in India. Photographs from the Lower Ganga Canal confirmed the presence of the species in the Ganga River in January of 2021 and 2023. This is the first confirmed record of a Smooth-coated Otter from the canal network of the middle stretch of the Ganga River. This observation indicates the rich aquatic and riparian habitat of the Ganga River, associated canal network along the Upper Ganga River Ramsar Site that needs to be conserved on priority.
subject: Short Communications
  topic: section
subject: Biodiversity
  topic: keywords
subject: Carnivora
  topic: keywords
subject: conservation
  topic: keywords
subject: distribution
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subject: Mammalia
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subject: Mustelidae
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subject: Narora Barrage
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creator: Aftab Alam Usmani
creator: Pichaimuthu Gangaiamaran
creator: Ruchi Badola
creator: Syed Ainul Hussain
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Aftab Alam Usmani, Pichaimuthu Gangaiamaran, Ruchi Badola, Syed Ainul Hussain https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-03-26
publication date: 2026-03-26
starting page: 28573
ending page: 28577
doi: 10.11609/jott.10367.18.3.28573-28577

Smooth-Coated Otter (Mammalia: Carnivora: Mustelidae) observation near a community reservoir in Bannerghatta National Park
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description: The Smooth-coated Otter Lutrogale perspicillata has not previously been documented from Bannerghatta National Park (BNP), southern India and this study confirms its presence from the landscape. A 10-day reconnaissance survey (from 17–26 October 2024) was conducted around the Chikkondanahalli Reservoir, which is located between BNP and the village of Chikkondanahalli (Karnataka) utilizing perimeter walks and community interviews. We gathered data and signs of otter presence and activity, such as spraints, tracks, and feeding remains. On the seventh day of the survey, a direct observation of a group of four otters was made, marking the first recorded sighting in the park. Additional evidence, including fresh spraints and track marks, confirmed otter presence. However, the survey also identified several anthropogenic threats, such as fishing, cattle grazing, and pollution, which may impact the quality of otter habitats and their long-term survival in the area. The results suggest that otters may use reservoirs like Chikkondanahalli as an important habitat with potential movement between water bodies. These findings highlight the need for further research to understand otter movement patterns and habitat preferences in the BNP landscape.
subject: Communications
  topic: section
subject: Freshwater ecosystems
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subject: human-wildlife interactions
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subject: Karnataka
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subject: new record
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subject: observation
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subject: species distribution
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subject: otter conservation
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subject: Willdife Biology
  topic: subjects
subject: human wildlife interactions
  topic: subjects
subject: Zoology
  topic: disciplines
subject: Aquatic Ecology
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subject: Biodiversity Conservation
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creator: Amrita Nair
creator: Avinash Krishnan
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Amrita Nair, Avinash Krishnan https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-03-26
publication date: 2026-03-26
starting page: 28540
ending page: 28545
doi: 10.11609/jott.9816.18.3.28540-28545

Hump-nosed Pit Viper feeding on an Allapalli Skink Eutropis allapallensis in Karwar, India
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description: We report a probable first case of in situ field observation of a wild Hump-nosed Pit Viper Hypnale hypnale hunting and feeding. This is based on a direct observation involving an Allapalli Skink Eutropis allapallensis that occurred on 23 May 2024, at 2200 h in Karwar, India. The entire event lasted for 6 m 40 s, while the skink became immobile, eventually died out of envenomation in just 40 s after fang-contact.
subject: Notes
  topic: section
subject: Ambush
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subject: fangs
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subject: skink
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subject: predation
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subject: prey
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subject: striking
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creator: Nonita Rana
creator: Karthy Sivapushanam
creator: S.J.D. Frank
creator: Govindan Veeraswami Gopi
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Nonita Rana, Karthy Sivapushanam , S.J.D. Frank, Govindan Veeraswami Gopi https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-02-26
publication date: 2026-02-26
starting page: 28433
ending page: 28435
doi: 10.11609/jott.10034.18.2.28433-28435

First record with photographic evidence of Dhole (Pallas, 1811) from Panshet, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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description: The Dhole Cuon alpinus (Pallas, 1811), known as the Asiatic Wild Dog is an endangered canid distributed across Asia. Here, we report the first record with photographic evidence of Dhole presence from Panshet, Pune, Maharashtra, India; a region where the species was previously unrecorded. This observation expands the documented and confirmed occurrences within the northern Western Ghats, highlighting the importance of fragmented and human-modified landscapes for the species’ occurrence.
subject: Notes
  topic: section
subject: Asiatic Wild Dog
  topic: keywords
subject: canid
  topic: keywords
subject: conservation
  topic: keywords
subject: distribution
  topic: keywords
subject: Western Ghats
  topic: keywords
subject: Zoology
  topic: subjects
subject: ecology
  topic: subjects
subject: Biodiversity conservation
  topic: subjects
subject: Wildlife
  topic: subjects
subject: wildlife management
  topic: subjects
subject: Carnivore ecology
  topic: disciplines
subject: Biodiversity Conservation
  topic: disciplines
subject: biodiversity documentation
  topic: disciplines
subject: Threatened species
  topic: disciplines
subject: Distribution
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subject: protected area management
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creator: Sonali Shinde
creator: Chinmay Sonawane
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Sonali Shinde, Chinmay Sonawane https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-01-26
publication date: 2026-01-26
starting page: 28249
ending page: 28251
doi: 10.11609/jott.10179.18.1.28249-28251

Distribution of rheophytes in Kopili River Basin, Assam and Meghalaya, India
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description: Rheophytes are plant species that are confined to the beds of swift-running streams and rivers and grow there up to flood level, but not beyond the reach of regularly occurring flash floods. Little is known about this group of plants in Assam. Between 2018 and 2022, the Kopili River Basin in Assam emerged as a hotspot for rheophytic flora with the description of three new species and range extensions of another two species from the Koka–Panimur region of West Karbi Anglong. Subsequent downstream impact assessment (2024–2025) for the Lower Kopili Hydro Electric Project and Kopili basin survey including the tributeries revealed the presence of 16 rheophyte species distributed across upstream reaches of the Kopili River and its tributaries, including Amring / Mynrinag, Borpani, Diyung, Karkar, Mynteng, Umium, Digaru, and Umrong Nala. These species exhibit remarkable ecological adaptations, thriving on riverbanks and rocky substrates under extreme acidic conditions (pH as low as 2.9 in the Karkar River). The Kopili River Basin represents a unique ecological niche for rheophytes in northeastern India as no other river system supports diverse species of this kind. Immediate Immediate conservation interventions and policy integration are essential to safeguard these species and their unique habitats from anthropogenic pressures.
subject: Communications
  topic: section
subject: Conservation importance
  topic: keywords
subject: flora
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subject: Koka–Panimur region
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subject: northeastern India
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subject: range expansion
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subject: unique habitat
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creator: Jayanta Das
creator: Deepak K. Baruah
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Jayanta Das, Deepak K. Baruah https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-03-26
publication date: 2026-03-26
starting page: 28564
ending page: 28572
doi: 10.11609/jott.10337.18.3.28564-28572

First record of Thorell, 1891 (Arachnida: Araneae: Salticidae) from India
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description: Colyttus bilineatus Thorell, 1891, previously known only from Indonesia, is reported for the first time from India. This new locality highlights the faunal continuity between northeastern India and southeastern Asia. Diagnostic illustrations, habitat information and a distribution map are provided.
subject: Notes
  topic: section
subject: Assam
  topic: keywords
subject: Euophryini
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subject: Indo-Burma hotspot
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subject: life on land
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subject: new record
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creator: Monica Chetry
creator: John T.D. Caleb
creator: Parthankar Choudhury
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Monica Chetry, John T.D. Caleb, Parthankar Choudhury https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-01-26
publication date: 2026-01-26
starting page: 28259
ending page: 28262
doi: 10.11609/jott.10290.18.1.28259-28262

First camera-trap evidence of a ferret badger sp. (Mammalia: Carnivora: Mustelidae) from the community forests of Manipur, India
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description: Individuals of Melogale sp. were photographed on multiple occasions through camera traps deployed in the community forest of Godha Village under Phungyar Sub-Division of Kamjong District, in Manipur, India. The species were photographed from fragmented forest patches along the village’s vicinity. The species was identified only at the genus level based on morphometric characteristics and may either be Small-toothed Ferret Badger Melogale moschata or Large-toothed / Burmese Ferret Badger M. personata as it was not possible to confirm at species level simply based on camera-trap images. The study represents the first confirmed camera-trap record of Melogale sp. from the community forest of Manipur ascertaining the distribution records of these lesser-known species from northeastern India. It further supports their nocturnal foraging behaviour and elusive nature in the wild.
subject: Short Communications
  topic: section
subject: Burmese Ferret Badger
  topic: keywords
subject: Chinese Ferret Badger
  topic: keywords
subject: distribution
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subject: fragmented forest
  topic: keywords
subject: Large-toothed Ferret Badger
  topic: keywords
subject: lesser-known carnivore
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subject: Melogale moschata
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subject: Melogale personata
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subject: northeastern India
  topic: keywords
subject: Small-toothed Ferret Badger
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creator: Chingrisoror Rumthao
creator: Monesh Singh Tomar
creator: Sushanto Gouda
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Chingrisoror Rumthao, Monesh Singh Tomar, Sushanto Gouda https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-03-26
publication date: 2026-03-26
starting page: 28578
ending page: 28581
doi: 10.11609/jott.10262.18.3.28578-28581

Morphometry and feeding notes of an endemic frog (Amphibia: Ranidae) from Hue City, central Vietnam
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description: This study presents the first record of the endemic ranid frog Amolops spinapectoralis in Hue City, Vietnam. Notably, the specimens collected exhibit cylindrical spines, a distinct morphological feature differing from the conical spines originally described, highlighting the species’ local morphological diversity. Given the limited ecological data on this species, we analyzed its morphological characteristics and investigated the correlation between body size and feeding ecology, as well as sexual variation in diet composition and prey diversity. We identified 507 prey items across 19 prey categories. The dominant prey taxa included Orthoptera, Coleoptera, Diptera, Formicidae, Isoptera, insect larvae, and Hymenoptera, which collectively accounted for 71.16% of the frequency of occurrence, 68.24% of the total prey number, and 66.89% of the total volume, with a relative importance index of 68.77%. Furthermore, prey mass was positively correlated with temperature and relative humidity, independent of rainfall.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Cylindrical spines
  topic: keywords
subject: diet composition
  topic: keywords
subject: feeding ecology
  topic: keywords
subject: morphological feature
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subject: ranid frog
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subject: prey diversity
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subject: prey moss
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subject: sexual variation
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subject:
  topic: disciplines
  value: https://ror.org/038sjwq14
creator: Loi Duc Duong
creator: Giang Van Tran
creator: Nghiep Thị Hoang
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Loi Duc Duong, Giang Van Tran, Nghiep Thị Hoang https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-12-26
publication date: 2025-12-26
starting page: 28011
ending page: 28025
doi: 10.11609/jott.10064.17.12.28011-28025

New distribution record of G.W. Peckham & E.G. Peckham, 1903 (Araneae: Salticidae) from Gujarat, India
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description: The genus Sonoita Peckham & Peckham, 1903 is recorded in Gujarat State for the first time with discovery of the species Sonoita lightfooti G.W. Peckham & E.G. Peckham, 1903 in the Kachchh region. A detailed diagnosis is provided to distinguish S. lightfooti from other congeners, supported by comprehensive illustrations of the male reproductive organ. Furthermore, an updated distribution map is provided.
subject: Short Communications
  topic: section
subject: Araneae fauna
  topic: keywords
subject: arid habitat
  topic: keywords
subject: biodiversity
  topic: keywords
subject: first record
  topic: keywords
subject: jumping spider
  topic: keywords
subject: Kachchh
  topic: keywords
subject: morphology
  topic: keywords
subject: range extension
  topic: keywords
subject: Spartaeini
  topic: keywords
subject: taxanomy
  topic: keywords
subject: western India
  topic: keywords
creator: Subhash I. Parmar
creator: Pranav J. Pandya
creator: Vivek U. Chauhan
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Subhash I. Parmar, Pranav J. Pandya, Vivek U. Chauhan https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-01-26
publication date: 2026-01-26
starting page: 28239
ending page: 28241
doi: 10.11609/jott.10102.18.1.28239-28241

Nesting dynamics of Red-wattled Lapwing Boddaert, 1783 in urban and rural regions of Indore, India
type: item
description: With their ground-nesting habits, the Red-wattled Lapwing Vanellus indicus are particularly vulnerable to urbanization, which ffects their nesting behaviour, reproductive success, and habitat use. The present study was designed to explore the adaptation strategies of the species in rural (Jamli), peri-urban (Rau) and urban (Holkar Science College) habitats of Indore, adhya Pradesh, India. Forty-five nests were monitored for nesting success (March–July 2024), along with predation risks and microclimatic conditions during the breeding season. Nest site, clutch ize, incubation, and fledgling success were observed. Nesting success was highest (93%) in peri-urban and rural areas (90%), but lowest (70%) in urban areas; a similar pattern was observed for reproductive success, which was highest in peri-urban and rural habitats and lowest in urban regions. Primarily found on rooftops, urban nests avoided many risks associated with terrestrial predators but introduced new risks, including high levels of human disturbance, altered predator communities, and extreme microclimates that negatively affected reproductive success. Nesting in rural areas provided optimal conditions, with less human interference, improved natural camouflage, and constant dynamics of the environment. Peri-urban areas showed great success, reflecting a balance between natural and anthropogenic influences. We, therefore, conclude that urban areas do show the adaptability of the species. To mitigate the impacts of urbanization, conservation efforts should prioritize protecting rural and peri-urban habitats, reducing human disturbance, and supporting artificial nesting platforms in urban areas.
subject: Communications
  topic: section
subject: Anthropogenic disturbance
  topic: keywords
subject: breeding ecology
  topic: keywords
subject: breeding phenology
  topic: keywords
subject: ground-nesting birds
  topic: keywords
subject: habitat adaptation
  topic: keywords
subject: nesting ecology
  topic: keywords
subject: nest-site selection
  topic: keywords
subject: nesting success
  topic: keywords
subject: reproductive success
  topic: keywords
subject: Avian nesting ecology and conservation×
  topic: subjects
subject: zoology
  topic: disciplines
subject: ecology
  topic: disciplines
subject: Ornithology
  topic: disciplines
subject: Conservation Biology
  topic: disciplines
subject: Bioacoustics
  topic: disciplines
creator: Kratika Patidar
creator: Vipul Keerti Sharma
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Kratika Patidar, Vipul Keerti Sharma https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-02-26
publication date: 2026-02-26
starting page: 28378
ending page: 28386
doi: 10.11609/jott.10146.18.2.28378-28386

Range extension records of Tibetan Snowcock, Tibetan Sandgrouse, and Western Tragopan in Uttarakhand, India
type: item
description: The study reports photographic evidence of range extension for three avian species: Western Tragopan Tragopan melanocephalus (Gray, 1829), Tibetan Snowcock Tetraogallus tibetanus (Gould, 1854), and Tibetan Sandgrouse Syrrhaptes tibetanus (Gould, 1850) based on camera trap surveys conducted in the Bhagirathi Basin, Uttarakhand. These detections represent a noteworthy eastward range extension for all three species and refine the current understanding of their biogeographic distributions in the western Himalaya. The Western Tragopan, previously known to extend eastward only up to the Govind National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary in the Garhwal Himalaya, lacked photographic confirmation until now. Similarly, the Tibetan Snowcock and Tibetan Sandgrouse were historically regarded as trans-Himalayan specialists, confined primarily to the high-altitude regions of Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, and Sikkim. These records, obtained through systematic camera-trap sampling conducted over a five-year period, suggest the existence of populations of these species within Uttarakhand. Their distribution appears to be limited to remote and ecologically distinct high-altitude habitats.
subject: Communications
  topic: section
subject: Bhagirathi Basin
  topic: keywords
subject: camera trapping
  topic: keywords
subject: distribution
  topic: keywords
subject: Galliformes
  topic: keywords
subject: Pterocliformes
  topic: keywords
subject: Syrrhaptes tibetanus
  topic: keywords
subject: Tragopan melanocephalus
  topic: keywords
subject: Tetraogallus tibetanus
  topic: keywords
subject: western Himalaya
  topic: keywords
creator: Anuj Joshi
creator: Ranjana Pal
creator: Vineet K. Dubey
creator: Sambandam Sathyakumar
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Anuj Joshi, Ranjana Pal, Vineet K. Dubey, Sambandam Sathyakumar https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-03-26
publication date: 2026-03-26
starting page: 28546
ending page: 28551
doi: 10.11609/jott.10081.18.3.28546-28551

O.E.Schulz (Brassicaceae): a new addition to the flora of Sikkim, India
type: item
description: Cardamine fragariifolia O.E.Schulz (Brassicaceae) is reported here as addition of new plant species for the state of Sikkim, India. The diagnostic traits of the species along with field photographs and habitat information is provided to facilitate easy identification.
subject: Notes
  topic: section
subject: Bittercress
  topic: keywords
subject: Brassicaceae
  topic: keywords
subject: Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary
  topic: keywords
subject: new record
  topic: keywords
creator: Srijana Mangar
creator: Rohit Dutta
creator: Phurba Lhamu Sherpa
creator: Arun Kumar Rai
creator: Arun Chettri
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Srijana Mangar, Rohit Dutta, Phurba Lhamu Sherpa, Arun Kumar Rai , Arun Chettri https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-12-26
publication date: 2025-12-26
starting page: 28140
ending page: 28143
doi: 10.11609/jott.9985.17.12.28140-28143

A preliminary checklist of avian fauna of the Raha sub-district of Nagaon, Assam, India
type: item
description: The present study was conducted from February 2024 to May 2025 in the Raha sub-district of Nagaon, Assam, to provide the first avian checklist of the region. Surveys were conducted weekly, with observations carried out on four days each week across five villages using the point count method. One-hundred-and-one-bird species were documented, representing 17 orders and 41 families. Passeriformes was the most represented order, with 45 species, whereas Ardeidae contributed the highest number of species (seven) among the families. Residency patterns showed that 81 species were residents, 19 were winter migrants, and one summer migrant. Most species (96) were ‘Least Concern’, while three were ‘Near Threatened’, and two were ‘Vulnerable’ according to the IUCN Red List. Most of the resident species were observed in human-modified vegetation and forest edges. The occurrence of species such as the Great Hornbill Buceros bicornis (Near Threatened), River Tern Sterna aurantia (Vulnerable), Lesser Adjutant Leptoptilos javanicus (Vulnerable), Blossom-headed Parakeet Psittacula roseata (Near Threatened), and Red-breasted Parakeet Psittacula alexandri (Near Threatened) underlines the conservation importance of the area. This study provides baseline data for future ecological assessments and emphasizes the need for long-term monitoring and conservation planning.
subject: Communications
  topic: section
subject: Birds
  topic: keywords
subject: conservation
  topic: keywords
subject: documentation
  topic: keywords
subject: habitat
  topic: keywords
subject: human settlements
  topic: keywords
subject: IUCN Red List
  topic: keywords
subject: migrants
  topic: keywords
subject: Passeriformes
  topic: keywords
subject: point count
  topic: keywords
creator: Bhrigumohan Manta
creator: Jonmani Kalita
creator: Afifa Kausar
creator: Barnali Sarma
creator: Lalit Mohan Goswami
creator: Suranjan Debnath
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Bhrigumohan Manta, Jonmani Kalita, Afifa Kausar, Barnali Sarma, Lalit Mohan Goswami, Suranjan Debnath https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-12-26
publication date: 2025-12-26
starting page: 28083
ending page: 28095
doi: 10.11609/jott.10158.17.12.28083-28095

Extended distribution of (S.G.Gmel.) Kuntze (Menyanthaceae) in Manipur, India
type: item
description: The present paper highlights the extended distribution of aquatic herb Nymphoides peltata (S.G.Gmel.) Kuntze and presents as a new addition to the flora of Manipur. This study also provides phenology, conservation status, and distribution of the recorded species.
subject: Communications
  topic: section
subject: Aquatic herb
  topic: keywords
subject: dimorphic leaves
  topic: keywords
subject: invasive
  topic: keywords
subject: new addition
  topic: keywords
subject: perennial
  topic: keywords
subject: Phayeng
  topic: keywords
subject: phenology
  topic: keywords
subject: rhizomatous herb
  topic: keywords
creator: Aahen Chanu Waikhom
creator: Bimolkumar Singh Sadokpam
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Aahen Chanu Waikhom, Bimolkumar Singh Sadokpam https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-02-26
publication date: 2026-02-26
starting page: 28413
ending page: 28418
doi: 10.11609/jott.10056.18.2.28413-28418

A book review of moths from the Eastern Ghats: Moths of Agastya
type: item
description: ‘Moths of Agastya’ apart is its focus on the Eastern Ghats, a region underrepresented in recent moth literature. The book is based on an impressive four years and eight months of surveys, and documents 653 species and genera, including 369 macromoths, 231 micromoths, and 53 unidentified species.
subject: Book Review
  topic: section
subject: Lepidoptera
  topic: keywords
subject: macromoths
  topic: keywords
subject: micromoths
  topic: keywords
subject: field guide
  topic: keywords
creator: Sanjay Sondhi
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Sanjay Sondhi https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-10-26
publication date: 2025-10-26
starting page: 27785
ending page: 27786
doi: 10.11609/jott.10221.17.10.27785-27786

(Clusiaceae), a new record for Bhutan and its ethnopharmacological potential
type: item
description: Garcinia pedunculata Roxb. ex Buch.-Ham. is reported here for the first time in Bhutan, specifically from Zhemgang District. The species holds significant local value; its fruits are consumed as food and used as dye mordants, as well as in traditional remedies for various ailments. These uses exemplify the deep-rooted ethnobotanical knowledge maintained by local communities.
subject: Short Communications
  topic: section
subject: Angiosperm
  topic: keywords
subject: bioactive constituents
  topic: keywords
subject: conservation status
  topic: keywords
subject: digital herbaria
  topic: keywords
subject: dioecy
  topic: keywords
subject: eastern Himalaya
  topic: keywords
subject: ethnobotanical uses
  topic: keywords
subject: least concern
  topic: keywords
subject: taxonomy
  topic: keywords
subject: Taikor
  topic: keywords
subject: Zhemgang District
  topic: keywords
creator: Jigme Wangchuk
creator: Ugyen Dorji
creator: Sherub Dorji
creator: Yograj `Chhetri
creator: Tsethup Tshering
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Jigme Wangchuk, Ugyen Dorji, Sherub Dorji, Yograj `Chhetri, Tsethup Tshering https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-01-26
publication date: 2026-01-26
starting page: 28242
ending page: 28245
doi: 10.11609/jott.10164.18.1.28242-28245

A preliminary assessment of avifaunal diversity in Parwati Arga Bird Sanctuary, Uttar Pradesh, India
type: item
description: Birds are important for the proper functioning of an ecosystem. In this study, the avifaunal diversity of the Important Bird and Biodiversity Area, Parwati Arga Bird Sanctuary situated in Gonda District, Uttar Pradesh was assessed using point count method from March 2024 to February 2025. A total of 140 bird species (53 families and 19 orders) were recorded, of which 110 species (78%) were resident, 29 species (21%) were winter visitors and one species (1%) was a summer visitor. One ‘Endangered’ species, four ‘Vulnerable’ species, and six ‘Near Threatened’ species were recorded as per the IUCN Red List. According to the global population trend, 49 species (35%) were decreasing, 39 species (27%) were stable, 26 species (19%) were increasing, and 26 species (19%) were unknown. This scientific documentation is essential for the forest department to ensure better management and conservation in the sanctuary area.
subject: Communications
  topic: section
subject: Bird survey
  topic: keywords
subject: global population trend
  topic: keywords
subject: Gonda District
  topic: keywords
subject: Important Bird Area
  topic: keywords
subject: IUCN Red List status
  topic: keywords
subject: oxbow lake
  topic: keywords
subject: point count method
  topic: keywords
subject: Ramsar site
  topic: keywords
subject: residential status
  topic: keywords
subject: wetland
  topic: keywords
subject: Avian diversity
  topic: subjects
creator: Yashmita-Ulman
creator: Manoj Singh
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Yashmita-Ulman, Manoj Singh https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-11-27
publication date: 2025-11-27
starting page: 27976
ending page: 27984
doi: 10.11609/jott.10160.17.11.27976-27984

A new bird record of Oriental Darter (Suliformes: Anhingidae) in Bhutan: range expansion and plastic entanglement mortality
type: item
description: The Oriental Darter Anhinga melanogaster, ranges from Pakistan to Indonesia and the Philippines. Although it occurs in adjacent India, it has not been recorded in Bhutan. The first observation was of a live bird in a novel habitat, and the second a carcass, which indicates a potential threat from plastic pollution, as the cause of mortality was entanglement in plastic trash. We recommend that biologists and others carefully observe the newly created lakes supporting hydroelectric production in Bhutan because they may be creating novel habitats for species in Bhutan, as well as fostering range expansion of species into Bhutan.
subject: Short Communications
  topic: section
subject: Darter
  topic: keywords
subject: new record
  topic: keywords
subject: novel habitat
  topic: keywords
subject: observation
  topic: keywords
subject: plastic pollution
  topic: keywords
subject: population decline
  topic: keywords
subject: threat
  topic: keywords
subject: wetland habitat
  topic: keywords
subject: Birds
  topic: subjects
subject: conservation
  topic: disciplines
subject: Animal distribution
  topic: disciplines
creator: Kelzang Dorji
creator: Khandu Subba
creator: Pema Dorji
creator: Kaye L. Gutiérrez
creator: R.J. Gutiérrez
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Kelzang Dorji, Khandu Subba, Pema Dorji, Kaye L. Gutiérrez , R.J. Gutiérrez https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-12-26
publication date: 2025-12-26
starting page: 28131
ending page: 28134
doi: 10.11609/jott.9992.17.12.28131-28134

First photographic record of the Rusty-spotted Cat (I. Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, 1831) (Mammalia: Carnivora: Felidae) in Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary, Odisha, India
type: item
description: Rusty-spotted Cat (Prionailurus rubiginosus) is the smallest felid in the world. It is rare, elusive, and poorly studied. Its distribution across the country is patchy, and it faces threats from increasing anthropogenic pressure. We recorded the first photographic evidence of this species in Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary, Odisha, during a camera trap study conducted for large carnivores and their prey. Its elusive nature, low densities and anthropogenic threats highlight the need for targeted studies and long-term monitoring to support effective conservation planning in both protected and non-protected areas.
subject: Notes
  topic: section
subject: Camera-trapping, Deccan peninsula, habitat loss, land-use change, protected areas, small cat conservation, small felid research, tropical forest
  topic: keywords
subject: Camera-trapping
  topic: keywords
subject: Deccan peninsula
  topic: keywords
subject: habitat loss
  topic: keywords
subject: land-use change
  topic: keywords
subject: protected areas
  topic: keywords
subject: small cat conservation
  topic: keywords
subject: small felid research
  topic: keywords
subject: tropical forest
  topic: keywords
creator: Tarun Singh
creator: Harshvandhan Singh Rathore
creator: N. Abhin
creator: Subhalaxmi Muduli
creator: Yash Deshpande
creator: Vivek Sarkar
creator: Diganta Sovan Chand
creator: Samrat Gowda
creator: Prakash C. Gogineni
creator: Manoj V. Nair
creator: Bivash Pandav
creator: Samrat Mondol
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Tarun Singh, Harshvandhan Singh Rathore, N. Abhin, Subhalaxmi Muduli, Yash Deshpande, Vivek Sarkar, Diganta Sovan Chand, Samrat Gowda, Prakash C. Gogineni, Manoj V. Nair, Bivash Pandav, Samrat Mondol https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-02-26
publication date: 2026-02-26
starting page: 28441
ending page: 28443
doi: 10.11609/jott.10209.18.2.28441-28443

Sighting of Sooty Gull from the salt pans of Nagapattinam Coast, Tamil Nadu, India
type: item
description: Here we report the occurrence of a rare winter migrant, Sooty Gull Ichthyaetus hemprichii, from the eastern coast of Tamil Nadu. This is the fourth record of the species along the eastern coast and the third for Tamil Nadu.
subject: Notes
  topic: section
subject: Coastal birds
  topic: keywords
subject: eastern coast
  topic: keywords
subject: gull
  topic: keywords
subject: Kaduvaiyar River
  topic: keywords
subject: saltpan
  topic: keywords
subject: winter migrant
  topic: keywords
creator: S. Babu
creator: Anand Shibu
creator: M. Kishore
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 S. Babu, Anand Shibu, M. Kishore https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-01-26
publication date: 2026-01-26
starting page: 28255
ending page: 28258
doi: 10.11609/jott.10187.18.1.28255-28258

Filling the gap: first regional record of the Little Owl (Strigiformes: Strigidae) from Uttarakhand, India
type: item
description: Biodiversity documentation in high-altitude Himalayan ecosystems remains limited due to logistical constraints, resulting in significant gaps in the known distribution of several taxa. The Little Owl Athene noctua, represented in the region by the subspecies Athene noctua ludlowi, is poorly studied, with records restricted to scattered localities across the Himalayan arc. We present the first photographic evidence of A. n. ludlowi from Uttarakhand, India, obtained via camera trapping in alpine habitats of the Upper Bhagirathi River Basin, Gangotri National Park, at 3,500 m elevation. This record fills a distributional gap for the species within the western Himalaya and highlights the importance of integrating systematic monitoring with opportunistic observations to refine understanding of poorly documented taxa.
subject: Notes
  topic: section
subject: Camera trap
  topic: keywords
subject: distribution
  topic: keywords
subject: elevation
  topic: keywords
subject: new record
  topic: keywords
subject: Upper Bhagirathi River Basin
  topic: keywords
creator: Anuj Joshi
creator: Dhanesh Ponnu
creator: Vineet K. Dubey
creator: Sambandam Sathyakumar
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Sambandam Sathyakumar, Anuj Joshi, Dhanesh Ponnu, Vineet K Dubey https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-11-26
publication date: 2025-11-26
starting page: 28007
ending page: 28010
doi: 10.11609/jott.10148.17.11.28007-28010

a novel find for the flora of Uttarakhand, India
type: item
description: Bonnaya gracilis was transferred from the genus Torenia to the genus Bonnaya in 2021. The species resembles B. antipoda but can be distinguished by the presence of dense yellow hairy staminodes and long vertical fruiting pedicels. This species only occurs in Nepal, Myanmar, Bangladesh, and India. In India distribution of this species is not very clear hence this paper reports Bonnaya gracilis from Uttarakhand along with their description, images and location map.
subject: Short Communications
  topic: section
subject: Doon valley
  topic: keywords
subject: forest ecosystems
  topic: keywords
subject: Linderniaceae
  topic: keywords
subject: new record
  topic: keywords
subject: semi-aquatic
  topic: keywords
subject: shallow water
  topic: keywords
subject: staminodes
  topic: keywords
subject: swamps
  topic: keywords
subject: torenia
  topic: keywords
creator: Monal R. Jadhav
creator: Revan Y. Chaudhari
creator: Tanveer A. Khan
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Monal R. Jadhav, Revan Y. Chaudhari, Tanveer A. Khan https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-11-27
publication date: 2025-11-27
starting page: 27997
ending page: 28000
doi: 10.11609/jott.9884.17.11.27997-28000

People’s perceptions on the impacts of select linear infrastructure projects on avifauna in Chhattisgarh, India
type: item
description: India’s rapid economic growth has led to widespread expansion of linear infrastructure (LI) such as roads, railways, and power lines, often with significant ecological impacts on wildlife, including avifauna. Understanding public perceptions of these impacts is crucial for participatory conservation and sustainable infrastructure planning. This study assessed people’s perceptions of avifaunal impacts from four major LI projects in Chhattisgarh: Ranchi–Dharamjaigarh (765 kV), Korba–Jabalpur (765 kV), and Champa–Kurukshetra (800 kV) transmission lines, as well as the East Rail Corridor. Structured interviews were conducted with 868 rural residents using close-ended questions. Responses were analysed using binary scoring, chi-square tests, and multinomial logistic regression. Overall, 56.6% perceived negative impacts on avifauna, with 51.7% reporting declines in common bird species. While 58.5% of respondents observed no change in migratory birds, 41.5% reported a decline; 43.5% noted electrocution and collision risks. Perceptions varied significantly with respondents’ age, education, tribal status, occupation, and proximity to LI. Older, less-educated, and non-tribal individuals expressed more negative views, and those living closer to LI exhibited heightened concern. Despite these, neutral views were prevalent, reflecting a lack of definitive environmental awareness or LI’s impact on avifauna. These findings underscore the need for integrating biodiversity safeguards into infrastructure planning and enhancing public awareness through targeted environmental education.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Biodiversity impacts
  topic: keywords
subject: bird responses
  topic: keywords
subject: community perceptions
  topic: keywords
subject: conservation planning
  topic: keywords
subject: electrocution and collision risks
  topic: keywords
subject: environmental awareness
  topic: keywords
subject: rural residents
  topic: keywords
subject: socio-demographic factors
  topic: keywords
subject: Avifauna
  topic: subjects
subject: Zoology
  topic: disciplines
creator: C.P. Ashwin
creator: J.M. Alby
creator: P.R. Arun
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 C.P. Ashwin, J.M. Alby, P.R. Arun https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-01-26
publication date: 2026-01-26
starting page: 28186
ending page: 28193
doi: 10.11609/jott.10202.18.1.28186-28193

Population dynamics and habitat preference in Painted Stork and Woolly-necked Stork in Dighal Wetland, Jhajjar, Haryana, India
type: item
description: The current study looks at the Painted Stork Mycteria leucocephala and Woolly-necked Stork Ciconia episcopus populations and their habitat utilization in the wetlands of Dighal, Haryana. The distribution and abundance of both species were evaluated through field surveys in various wetland habitats. The findings show that the Painted Stork population exhibited considerable habitat fluctuation, indicating a strong preference for specific wetland locations that offer the best chances for foraging and breeding. The range of the Woolly-necked Stork, on the other hand, was comparatively consistent throughout various habitats, suggesting a wider ecological tolerance. Painted Stork was most commonly observed in wetlands, whereas Woolly-necked Stork was observed in marshes and dry areas. Among the different habitats, the highest number of individuals of Painted Stork (7.41 ± 1.83) was seen in wetland, and Woolly‑necked Stork (0.75 ± 0.37) was seen in agricultural land. The lowest number of individuals of Painted Stork (2.66 ± 0.69) was seen in barren land, and Woolly‑necked Stork (0.66 ± 0.35) was seen in wetland. These results demonstrate importance of preserving Dighal’s varied wetland habitats to sustain both specialized and generalist stork species and further knowledge of their ecological needs in a constantly shifting landscape.
subject: Communications
  topic: section
subject: Anthropogenic activities
  topic: keywords
subject: coexistence
  topic: keywords
subject: conservation
  topic: keywords
subject: line transect method
  topic: keywords
subject: point count method
  topic: keywords
subject: seasonal variation
  topic: keywords
subject: species abundance
  topic: keywords
subject: vegetation
  topic: keywords
subject: waterbirds
  topic: keywords
subject: wetland ecology
  topic: keywords
creator: Sony
creator: Sarita Rana
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Sont, Sarita Rana https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-12-26
publication date: 2025-12-26
starting page: 28076
ending page: 28082
doi: 10.11609/jott.10094.17.12.28076-28082