Distribution of <i>Hemiphyllodactylus aurantiacus</i> (Beddome, 1870) (Reptilia: Gekkonidae) in Andhra Pradesh, India

A recent herpetofaunal survey in Andhra Pradesh resulted in many noteworthy findings. We report new localities of Hemiphyllodactylus aurantiacus (Beddome, 1870) on the basis of collected specimens, sightings and literature records. We present the current distribution of this endemic gecko in Andhra...

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Main Authors: S.M.M. Javed, K.T. Rao, C. Srinivasulu, F. Tampal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wildlife Information Liaison Development Society 2010-01-01
Series:Journal of Threatened Taxa
Online Access:http://threatenedtaxa.org/index.php/JoTT/article/view/1149
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Summary:A recent herpetofaunal survey in Andhra Pradesh resulted in many noteworthy findings. We report new localities of Hemiphyllodactylus aurantiacus (Beddome, 1870) on the basis of collected specimens, sightings and literature records. We present the current distribution of this endemic gecko in Andhra Pradesh, southern India and add morphometric, meristic and natural history notes.
ISSN:0974-7893
0974-7907