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Xanthophryne Tigerina
''Xanthophryne tigerina'', sometimes known as the Amboli toad, is a species of toads. It is endemic to the Western Ghats of India and known only from the vicinity of Amboli, Sindhudurg district, Amboli in Maharashtra. It was described as a new species in 2009 and placed in a new genus along with its sister species ''Xanthophryne koynayensis''. Description This species is medium-sized for a toad, males are smaller (male snout–vent length , female ), somewhat elongated with a broken Canthus (herpetology), canthal ridge. They are yellowish with dark stripes on top and sides of the body and lack webbing between the toes and fingers. Reproduction Breeding takes place in temporary ponds in cavities within Laterite, lateritic rock. About 30–35 eggs are laid in a clutch. Habitat and conservation This species occurs on the ground in patchy evergreen forest and plantations. It is considered "Critically Endangered" because it is known from a single location only, its habitat is d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sathyabhama Das Biju
Sathyabhama Das Biju (born May, 1963) is an Indian amphibian biologist, wildlife conservationist and heads the Systematics Lab at the University of Delhi, Department of Environmental Studies. He is dubbed as the "Frogman of India" by media for his passion for frogs and for bringing fresh fascination for Indian amphibians. In a recent interview with Sanctuary Asia, he was introduced as "one of the world's foremost amphibian experts". In 2010, Biju in collaboration with national and international institutions launched the nationwide Lost! Amphibians of India campaign to rediscover species thought to be extinct. In 2011, Biju was the recipient of the Sanctuary Wildlife Service AwardSanctuary Asia "Wildlife Service Award" 2011 , http://www.theearthheroes.com/the-awards/2011-awards/191-sathyabhama-das-biju for his "extraordinary passion which led to the discovery of several new species". In 2008, the IUCN recognized his "extreme dedication to discover and conserve the vanishing amphi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
