Lal Muansanga, Malnica Vanlal Malsawmtluangi, Gospel Zothanmawia Hmar, Lal Biakzuala, Vanlal Siammawii, Mathipi Vabeiryureilai, Hmar Tlawmte Lalremsanga,
Volume 3, Issue 2 (6-2021)
Abstract
Based on a collection of Kurixalus specimens collected from different localities in Mizoram State, we report the occurrence of Kurixalus yangi from the State. Species identification was confirmed based on morphology and molecular data (mitochondrial 16S rRNA marker gene sequence). In addition, we confirm the previous record of Kurixalus naso from the same region to be erroneous as it is in fact K. yangi. Herein, we reassess the systematic status of this montane population of Kurixalus from Northeast India and provide evidence for its distinction from Kurixalus naso sensu stricto, thereby reporting K. yangi as an addition to the amphibian fauna of Mizoram. This record represents the southernmost distribution of the species.
Ht. Decemson, Mathipi Vabeiryureilai , Lal Lalbiakzuala , Hmar Tlawmte Lalremsanga,
Volume 3, Issue 4 (12-2021)
Abstract
We report Calotes geissleri from Chandel district in Manipur, India. Till recently allocated to Calotes mystaceus, this complex was revised and C. geissleri described from northeast India and Myanmar. We here report its occurrence in Chandel district, Manipur, adjacent to other northeastern states from where it was known previously. Our Manipur specimens have 0.003% genetic distance from its published type sequences, thereby confirming the identification and the range extension.
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