Amphibians of Konkan
61 species
Konkan region of Maharashtra is rich in biodiversity but the wildlife & forests of Konkan are fairly unknown to the outside world. Checkout this map to understand more about the region and its diversity.
Amphibian diversity of konkan is mainly distributed in lateritic plateaus and forests in Konkan region. Forest habitat support the maximum species occurrence, whereas the density of amphibians is maximum on plateaus. Rare and endemic species were highly influenced by habitat variables like canopy cover, mode of tadpole development, habitat specificity, stream persistence, humidity, threat status, and endemism. Occurrence of endemic and threatened species like Pseudophilautus amboli, Uperodon mormorata, and records of a lesser known caecilian like Gegeneophis seshachari show the importance of this area for conservation prioritization. Below is the family wise curated list of species recorded by many natuaralist in konkan region.
