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Distribution of Reptiles in Tolipir National Park, Pakistan Journal of Bioresource Management Volume 5 Issue 2 Article 5 Distribution of Reptiles in Tolipir National Park, Pakistan Abu ul Hassan Faiz Dr. Women's university of Azad Kashmir (Bagh), [email protected] Mikhail F. Bagaturov Contact zoo “Bugagashechka”, St. Petersburg, Russia Federation Mehboob ul Hassan University of Punjab, Pakistan Inayat Ullah Malik University of Lakki Marwat, Lakki Marwat, Pakistan Lariab Zahra Faiz Women's University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, 12500 Bagh, AJK, Pakistan Follow this and additional works at: https://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/jbm Part of the Biodiversity Commons, and the Forest Biology Commons Recommended Citation Faiz, A. H., Bagaturov, M. F., Hassan, M. u., Malik, I. U., & Faiz, L. Z. (2018). Distribution of Reptiles in Tolipir National Park, Pakistan, Journal of Bioresource Management, 5 (2). 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(2018) Distribution of Reptiles in TNP J biores Manag. 5(2):29-35 DISTRIBUTION OF REPTILES IN TOLIPIR NATIONAL PARK, PAKISTAN ABU UL HASSAN FAIZ1, MEHBOOB UL HASSAN3, MIKHAIL F BAGATUROV2, INAYAT ULLAH MALIK4 AND LARIAB ZAHRA FAIZ1 1Department of Zoology, Woman University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, 12500 Bagh, AJK, Pakistan 2Contact zoo “Bugagashechka”, St. Petersburg, Russia Federation 3Department of education, University of Punjab, Pakistan 4Department of Zoology, University of Lakki Marwat, Lakki Marwat, Pakistan *Corresponding author: [email protected] ABSTRACT Reptiles are the most diverse group under the category of land vertebrates. The reptile population of Tolipir National Park was surveyed from February 2013 to September 2013. The topography of this area supports a diverse plethora of vegetation that provides an ideal habitat to a host of reptiles. Random sampling of 52 quadrates was carried out. Twelve species of reptiles were recorded. The recorded species included CITES listed (Appendix II) endangered species Naja oxiana and Laudakia agrorensis. Key words: Reptile, Tolipir, National Park INTRODUCTION parts of Pakistan but that the ones found in AJK differ from the ones found in other parts Reptiles contribute significantly to of the country. Khan (2003) cite the presence the world’s biodiversity (Pinchiera-Donoso of 103 species of lizards belonging to eight et al., 2013). This is the most diverse group families. under the category of land vertebrates. However, there is a lack of studies that focus MATERIALS AND METHODS solely on reptiles (Tingley et al., 2016). Malik et al. (2014) site the presence of The study was carried out in Tolipir approximately 177 reptile species in Pakistan National Park, Azad Jammu and Kashmir. that include turtles (14), lizards (90) and Fifty-two quadrats of a 33.33m diameter snakes (65). The topography of this area were randomly placed and surveyed. Garmin creates an interesting habitat for reptiles as 13 Foretrex 401 was used to mark the quadrates. species are restricted only to Pakistan. It The location of the quadrates with their supports a diverse plethora of vegetation that respective GPS reading is given in the provides an ideal habitat to a host of reptiles. appendix. The study was conducted from To conserve the biodiversity of February 2013 to September 2013. Five reptiles in Pakistan it is essential to know people were employed to conduct a visual what species may be found here and their encounter survey (Heyer et al., 1994) to current status. Pakistan is home to two detect the Reptiles in each quadrat. The families of freshwater turtles (Saeed et al., species found were photographed, their 2011); amongst them, five species of density was tabulated and the altitude was freshwater turtles are considered to be recorded. Some specimens were conserved in threatened globally (Ghalib and Hasnain, a 70% solution of formalin for better 2017); Faiz et al. 2014, 2015, 2016) Khan and identification (Khan et al., 2006). Khan (2000) reported that species of snake RESULTS AND DISCUSSION Coluber rhodorachis are found in different 29 Faiz et al. (2018) Distribution of Reptiles in TNP J biores Manag. 5(2):29-35 There are 199 reptile species The special issue is the status of (Reptiles of Pakistan, n.d.) known from Leopard gecko or Korrh kirli (Eublepharis Pakistan. Twelve species of reptiles sp.) found in the studied area. The belonging to seven families were present at identification to the exact species level is not the park (Table 1). Each species of snakes yet made because of lack of museum represented 1% of the total species observed specimen and genetic-based studies, further at the park. Bungarus caeruleus, N. oxiana studies may reveal the possibility of the new and B. trigonata were previously reported, subspecies of either Eublepharis macularius but without the detailed range descriptions in reported for the area (Khan, 2006) or even to Azad Kashmir (Khan, 1996). On the global a new species by some morphological level, Naja oxiana is treated as an endangered characters closer to E. angramayniu. species and is included into Appendix II of Brook’s gecko or Barani chipkali CITES and requires establishment of (Hemidactylus brookii) is one of the often- conservation actions. Boiga trigonata is found wall geckos inhabiting urban habitat in listed as Least Concern according to IUCN most countries of its range and has a high Red List data but became rare on most of its density (20 individuals) in the studied area as range. Bungarus caeruleus and Psammophis compared to population in a coniferous forest leithii leithii have not yet been assessed for (2 individuals) of Dhirkot, Azad Jammu and the International Red List but were also Kashmir (Hussain et al, 2013). recorded as scarcely seen on most of their habitat range as they are also used in 73°52' 73°53' 73°54' 73°55' 73°56' 73°57' # N # # 3 7 8 5 6 10 11 1 4 # # traditional Asian medicine. The data 2 # # # # # # 28 W E # 12 # 9 13 # 24 S deficient species require significant status # 25 26 15 # 27 33°53' 14 # 18 # 33°53' # 19 # 20 # # # 29 16 # # 33 investigations to help establish their # 32 23 # # 21 30 17 # 22 # # # 3435 31 conservation status. # # 36 37 # # # 38 The Indian Flap Shell turtle (Moonji 33°52' 43 42 # 33°52' # # 39 # 40 41 # 45 # kuchwa is a local name), Lissemys punctata # 46 # 44 47 48 # # # andersoni occurred in muddy ditches, lakes, 49 # 33°51' 50 33°51' marshes, ponds and streams. Moonji kuchwa # 51 has an association with aquatic environment, # 52 and exhibits a limited appearance associated # 33°50' 0 1 2 Kilometers 33°50' with small water bodies. Although this Legends TNP Boundary species is at low risk, least concern (IUCN, # Transect points 2010), this population may be a specific 73°52' 73°53' 73°54' 73°55' 73°56' 73°57' ecotype adapted for low water and lower temperatures, thus warranting special Figure 1: Map of TNP showing location of different conservation measures. quadrate stands established for the reptile The Kashmir Rock Agama (Laudakia sampling (for GPS coordinates of different points tuberculata) was found to be the most refer to Appendix) (source: Arc View 3.3 and common reptile of Tolipir National Park. The Google Earth Pro 4.2) near-endangered (IUCN, 2010) Agrore Wadi Kirla (Laudakia agrorensis) was the second most commonly encountered species and requires immediate special conservation measures. 30 Faiz et al. (2018) Distribution of Reptiles in TNP J biores Manag. 5(2):29-35 Table 1. Density of reptiles in Tolipir National Park Scientific Names D=No. of Conservation status individuals/area2 Family Scincide Common mole skink Eurylepis taeniolatus 50 DD Family Elapidae Common krait Bungarus caeruleus 5 LC Brown cobra Naja oxiana 3 E Family Colubridae Common cat snake Boiga trigonata 3 LC Kashmir koluber saamp Platyceps rhodorachis 4 LC Sindhi teer maar Psammophis leithii leithii 5 LC Family Gekkonidae Korrh kirli Eublepharis macularius 30 LC Barani chipkali Hemidactylus brookii 20 LC Family Agamidae Agrore wadi kirla Laudakia agrorensis 104 E Neela kirla Laudakia tuberculata 165 LC Family Typhlopidae Typhlops porrectus 4 LC Family Trionychidae Moonji kunchwa Lissemys punctata 6 LC andersoni Abbreviations: * LC = Least Concern, E = Endangered, DD = Data Deficient 31 Faiz et al. (2018) Distribution of Reptiles in TNP J biores Manag. 5(2):29-35 CONCLUSION Ghalib SA, Hasnain SA (2017). Research on the illegal trade in freshwater turtles This study provides basic information of the in Sindh and Balochistan. IUCN reptile community in TNP. Twelve species of Pakistan. VM Printer. reptiles were recorded.
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