Volume 24, Issue 73, 2023

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The present study is providing the new distributional records of Begonia trichocarpa from Mandla district Madhya Pradesh. This is first state record from ridges of Maikal Satpura hills central India Madhya Pradesh. Information on distribution and ecology is provided along with a detailed overview and pictures.

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REPORT

New state record of Begonia trichocarpa dalzell (family begoniaceae) from Madhya Pradesh, India

Manohar Pawar, BL Jhariya

The present study is providing the new distributional records of Begonia trichocarpa from Mandla district Madhya Pradesh. This is first state record from ridges of Maikal Satpura hills central India Madhya Pradesh.

Species, 2023, 24(73), e1s1001

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A note on predation of a bat by a House Crow (Corvus splendens) from South Gujarat, India

Hiren J Patel, Ravikumar Patel

Although the Chiroptera is the most ecologically and taxonomically varied group of mammals, little is known about how predators and prey interact. A direct selective pressure known as predation.

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ANALYSIS

Sphinx moths (Family Sphingidae): Species composition, local status and endemism in Mt. Kitanglad, Intavas, Sumilao, Bukidnon, Philippines

Michelle S Suelo, Reggie Y Dela Cruz, Glenda Z Doblas, Christopher G Batbatan, Romeo M Tubongbanua Jr, Cindy Love Cagas, Kent Sean Alan T Dargantes, Rona Mae P Viernes, Alma B Mohagan

Family sphingidae known as sphinx moths or hakmoths plays a crucial role in the stability of terrestrial ecosystem. Philippines which is known as one of the 17 mega diverse countries comprises 118 species of sphinx moths.

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RESEARCH

Metamorphosis of silver-striped hawkmoth (Hippotion celerio L.) (Lepidoptera: Sphingidae) collected and reared in Bukidnon, Philippines

Michelle S Suelo, Reggie Y Dela Cruz, Aprille Joy M Luceno, Chris Rey M Lituanas, Joliesa Mae S Toledo, Rona Mae P Viernes, Alma B Mohagan

This research examined at the life cycles of the species that were raised on Colocasi a esculenta and used DNA barcoding to identify them.

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Occurrence of Lesser Florican (Sypheotides indicus) at the Statue of Unity, Narmada District, Gujarat, India – with a note on its captive feeding habits

Ravikumar Patel, Ram Ratan Nala, Hiren J Patel, Nitesh Chaudhari

An indigenous bustard (Otididae) of the Indian Sub-continent called the Lesser Florican Sypheotides indicus is in danger of extinction. This species, formerly widespread throughout India, has become progressively scarce.

Species, 2023, 24(73), e5s1005

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Crotalaria madurensis var. kurnoolica J.L.Ellis & Swamin. (Fabaceae) a new distributional record to Telangana state, India

G Ravi, L Paramesh, K Ramesh, K Swamy, YVB Charan, B Naresh, D Mahender Reddy, M Ravikanth

Crotalaria madurensis var. kurnoolica J.L.Ellis & Swamin. an endemic species to Eastern Ghats, which is collected from Mallela Theertham waterfalls of Nallamala forest and reported here as a new distributional record to the Flora of Telangana State.

Species, 2023, 24(73), e6s1006

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Monkey puzzle butterfly Rathinda amor (Fabricius, 1775) first record from Kanha Tiger Reserve Mandla, Madhya Pradesh, India

Anil Sarsavan, Manohar Pawar

Monkey puzzle (Rathinda amor) butterfly is reported from Kanha Tiger Reserve, Mandla district for the first time and is a new addition in the fauna of Madhya Pradesh State.

Species, 2023, 24(73), e7s1007

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ANALYSIS

Flock composition and social behavior in greater flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus) in Haryana

Sarita Rana, Amit Kumar

Flamingo is a long-legged colonial bird with white plumage sprinkled with pink plumage. It is a state bird of Gujarat where it is found in colonies of millions along wide tracts of etlands of Rann of Kutchch.

Species, 2023, 24(73), e8s1008

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On the Xylaria in scrub jungles of southwest India

Tahir Syed, Kodandoor Sharathchandra, Kandikere R Sridhar

Xylaria is a widely distributed genus belong to the family Xylariaceae and grows on a wide variety of substrates in different habitats. Up to 60 species of Xylaria have been reported from the Indian subcontinent.

Species, 2023, 24(73), e9s1009

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First occurrence report of three rare Serranid fishes from northern part of east coast of India and a new record from West Bengal coast, India

Dipanjan Ray, Sanmitra Roy, Anil Mohapatra

The present study reports the first distributional record of three species of percoid fishes belonging to family Serranidae from northern part of east coast of India.

Species, 2023, 24(73), e10s1010

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ANALYSIS

Light-attracted silkworm moths (Saturniidae): Morphological characteristics, endemism and local status from Bacusanon, Pangantucan in Mindanao, Philippines

Rona Mae P Viernes, Michelle S Suelo, Alma B Mohagan, Dave P Mohagan

More than ninety percent (90%) of the diverse species of moths have fuzzy bodies, hairy antennae and may lack clubbed tips. Among these species are the silkworm moths or the family.

Species, 2023, 24(73), e11s1011

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Habitat preference and role of Ophiuroidea in the intertidal community of Saurashtra coast, Gujarat, India

Hitisha Baroliya, Zalak Sabapara, Paresh Poriya, Rahul Kundu

The role of brittle stars is explained in this study, concerning the interactive effects with various habitats, for resolving the relationship between community dynamics and ecosystem functions in heterogenous intertidal habitats.

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Addition of one hundred and forty-seven new vascular taxa to the flora of Bangladesh

Md Salah Uddin, Abdullah-Al-Masud Mazumder, Shaikh Bokhtear Uddin

All 147 new vascular taxa that are added to the flora of Bangladesh in this study are not included in Flora of British India, Bengal Plants, The Encyclopedia of Flora and Fauna of Bangladesh, or Rahman's research publications.

Species, 2023, 24(73), e13s1013

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Diversity of birds in the banks of the Bagmati River, Kathmandu, Nepal

Praveen Kumar Jha, Nisha Devkota

Background: The avian community structure reveals an area's ecological circumstances. In order to determine the diversity of bird species, species richness, relative abundance, seasonal status and national as well as worldwide conservation status.

Species, 2023, 24(73), e14s1014

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Shortening the reproductive age of baobab tree (Adansonia digitata L.) by air–layering

Salih Omer Tutu, Elshiekh Awadelkarim Ibrahim, Alia Suliman Ahamed, Muneer Elyas Siddig Eltahir

This research aims to shortening the reproductive age of Baobab tree (Adansonia digitata L.) by developing air–layering propagation method/s. The study was conducted around El Obeid, Sheikan locality, North Kordofan State during the period of 2017/2018.

Species, 2023, 24(73), e15s1015

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Phenological patterns and fruit-frugivore interactions of Sterculia guttata Roxb. in a tropical moist deciduous forest of southern Western Ghats, India

VM Thasini, VB Sreekumar, KA Sreejith

The observation on phenological patterns and fruit-frugivore interactions of Sterculia guttata Roxb. was carried out in moist deciduous forest of Peechi- Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary.

Species, 2023, 24(73), e16s1016

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Inventory list of plant diversity in Tropical dry deciduous forest of Sri Lankamalleswara wildlife sanctuary Andhra Pradesh

T Mastan, M Sridhar Reddy

The present study includes the information on inventory of plant species. The enumeration was carried out in 10 ha in Sri Lankamalleswara wild life sanctuary forest by laying a total of 125 quadrates (20 X 20m) sixw.

Species, 2023, 24(73), e17s1017

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Butterfly diversity along a short trekking route inside Buxa Tiger Reserve (National Park), West Bengal, India

Mainak Chakraborty, Prasenjit Baidya, Utpal Singha Roy

The present study was undertaken to enlist the butterfly diversity along a forest trekking route inside Buxa Tiger Reserve (National Park), West Bengal, India. The study was conducted on 28 May 2018 covering a span of four hours.

Species, 2023, 24(73), e18s1018

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Further additions to the list of light attracted butterflies from India

Soumyajit Chowdhury, Avishek Talukdar

Most nocturnal insects, including moths show attraction towards artificial lights at night. Butterflies, being mostly diurnal occasionally respond to this phenomenon of light attraction.

Species, 2023, 24(73), e19s1019

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Rediscovery of crepuscular moth Mimeusemia ceylonica Hampson, 1893 (Noctuidae: Agaristinae) after 127 years and its distribution in India

Thalavaipandi Subbaiah, Prasanth Prakhalathan

Mimeusemia ceylonica (Hampson, 1893) is a moth species belonging to the subfamily Agaristinae and family Noctuidae and was first illustrated and described by Hampson in 1893 from Sri Lanka.

Species, 2023, 24(73), e20s1020

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An unusual seed germination response to unexpected weather event in Butea monosperma (Lam.) Taub. (Fabaceae)

Sridhar Reddy M, Sadasivaiah B

Butea monosperma (Lam.) Taub. (The flame of the forest), belongs to Fabaceae (subfamily Fabaoideae) produces single-seeded wind dispersed pods with flat, obovate, reniform, seed having a small hilum.

Species, 2023, 24(73), e21s1022

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REVIEW

An update on tsé tsé flies and animal trypanosomiasis distribution and control in North Region of Cameroon: A scoping review

Fru Martin Achiri, Silas Lendzele Sevidzem, Rodrigue Mintsa Nguema, Samuel Abah, Hakan Bozdoğan, Jacques Francois Mavoungou

Tsé tsé-transmitted and non-tsé tsé transmitted animal trypanosomiasis remains a threat to the development of the livestock sector of Cameroon. A scoping review was conducted for the North region from 1960s till date.

Species, 2023, 24(73), e22s1021

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RESEARCH

Diversity and status of birds in the Bimalnagar, Tanahun, Nepal

Nikeet Pradhan, Prashant Rokka, Santosh Bajagain

Nepal has 892 bird species, making it a birder paradise. The current study was carried out at Bimalnagar, Tanahun, one of Nepal's most popular tourist sites. The area, although a popular tourist attraction.

Species, 2023, 24(73), e23s1023

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First record of genus Praetextatus Distant (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae: Caystrine) from India

Sandeep Kushwaha, Hirdesh Kumar, Sonam Jahan

Genus Praetextatus Distant is recorded for the first time from India. Praetextatus typicus Distant, 1901 is redescribed and illustrated with a key to species of this genus. The specimen was deposited in National Zoological Collection.

Species, 2023, 24(73), e24s1024

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Pencil cardinal Epigonus denticulatus Dieuzeide 1950, a western Mediterranean fish: Newly recorded from the Syrian marine waters (Eastern Mediterranean)

Amir Ibrahim, Firas Alshawy, Chirine Hussein

Due to its location between the continents of the ancient world, Mediterranean Sea is exposed to various climatic conditions, which play a role in the differences in biodiversity between the western, central and eastern Mediterranean.

Species, 2023, 24(73), e25s1025

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CHECKLIST

Checklist of butterfly species in Bheemdatt municipality, Kanchanpur district

Ritu Joshi

Butterflies are the most beautiful creature of the nature with magnificent colors. They play crucial role in maintaining ecosystem and as indicators of climate change. The purpose of this research was to examine the butterfly variety.

Species, 2023, 24(73), e26s1026

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New distributional record of a narrow endemic orchid Cleisostomopsis salimii (J.Mathew, Hrideek, V.B. Sreek. & K.Madhus.) A.N.Rao from Western Ghats of Karnataka, India

Sahana Vishwanath, Sringeswara AN, Manjunath B, Shashidhar Sastry

Cleisostomopsis salimii (J.Mathew, Hrideek, V.B.Sreek. & K.Madhus.) A.N.Rao is reported here as the new distributional record for the state of Karnataka from Chikkamagaluru district.

Species, 2023, 24(73), e27s1027

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Sonchus wightianus DC. Additions to Angiosperm diversity of Doaba region of Punjab, India compiled by Kaur et al., (2017)

Varinder Sharma, Rai Singh

Sonchus wightianus DC. is a member of family Asteraeae recorded first time from Doaba region of Punjab, India. Morphological features such as stem, leaf, involucral bract were examined for establishment the identity of the plant.

Species, 2023, 24(73), e28s1028

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First report of two euryhaline gobiid fishes (Gobiidae Cuvier, 1816) from West Bengal, India

Arya Sen, Chemmencheri Ramakrishnan Sreeraj, Chelladurai Raghunathan

West Bengal lies in the Northern part of peninsular India and has a rich variety of aquatic ecosystems such as hill streams, ponds, rivers, mangroves, mudflats, estuarine creeks and small riverine channels.

Species, 2023, 24(73), e29s1512

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RESEARCH

Diversity of Macroinvertebrate Fauna in Nasuli Spring, Bangcud, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon

Kyla Rose S Gumapac, Rasel A Lacandula

The study assessed the diversity of macroinvertebrate fauna in Nasuli Spring, Bangcud, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon. Specifically, the study aimed to: a) Determine the morpho-species composition of macroinvertebrates.

Species, 2023, 24(73), e30s1520

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REVIEW

Review on Vertebrates Preying by Common Garden Lizard Calotes cf. versicolor (Daudin, 1802)

Raju Vyas, Vedant K Upadhyay, Kartik Upadhyay

The Common Garden lizard (Calotes cf. versicolor (Daudin, 1802)) is one of the most commonly inhabiting an urban garden. The lizard naturally preys on annelids, insects, myriapods, arachnids and crustaceans.

Species, 2023, 24(73), e31s1029

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ANALYSIS

Evaluation of proximate and mineral composition of wild Atriplex species growing in coastal Mediterranean, Egypt

Yasser A El-Amier, Mustafa M El-Zayat, Yassmen G Abdelkadir, Mohammed S Sultan, Luay Y El Hayyanya

In this study, the mineral and proximate compositions of Atriplex species were analyzed. The Deltaic Mediterranean coastline area is an ideal habitat for the growth of these species organically.

Species, 2023, 24(73), e32s1518

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RESEARCH

Geometric morphometric shape and size analysis of endemic black Clam, Villorita cyprinoides (Gray, 1825) (Mollusca: Bivalvia: Cyrenidae) from Koottayi estuary, Kerala, South India

Jijina K, Anand PP, Neethu CB, Shibu Vardhanan Y

Geometric morphometric allowed us to study the shape, size and asymmetry of the right and left shells of the highly economically important endemic black clam Villorita cyprinoides (Gray, 1825) local population.

Species, 2023, 24(73), e33s1521

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Diversity and Richness of Avian Species in Khata and Karnali Corridor, Nepal

Shailendra Kumar Yadav, Rabin Kadariya, Umesh Paudel, Shyam Kumar Thapa, Krishna Prasad Bhusal

Nepal is rich in avian diversity and records more than 886 bird species with 23 orders and 97 families. The study was carried out to assess the species diversity of birds, types of habitats used and presence of birds.

Species, 2023, 24(73), e34s1522

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Spider (Arachnida: Araneae) Versus Snake (Reptilia: Squamata): A spider (Pholcus) feeding on a worm snake (Ramphotyphlops)

Raju Vyas, Lalita Pal

In Indian contexts, spiders’ feeding on snake’s information is scanty. The first observation of a spider (Pholcidae: Pholcus) feeding on a worm snake (Typhlopidae: Ramphotyphlops) from Vadodara, Gujarat. It is a noteworthy record.

Species, 2023, 24(73), e35s1525

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First record of hermaphroditism in Bullet tuna Auxis rochei in the Mediterranean Sea: Syrian marine waters

Ranim Othman, Mohamad Galiya, Hussam Edin Laika, Zouher Almajid

We report the first record of Hermaphroditism in Bullet tuna Auxis rochei caught in Syria – Eastern Mediterranean Sea When doing our current research entitled: "A Biological Study of economic marine fish species Auxis rochei in the marine waters.

Species, 2023, 24(73), e36s1526

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Insights on the flower behaviour and trap mechanisms of Aristolochia ringens, gaping Dutchman’s pipe

Sachin Bhaskar, Martin Paul, Stephen A

Pollination biology and flower behaviour were studied in Aristolochia ringens Vahl (Aristolochiaceae) ex-situ at St. Joseph’s University Campus, Bengaluru. The flower is a two-day bloom and is strongly protogynous.

Species, 2023, 24(73), e37s1516

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New record of Brachystelma rapinatianum Britto & Bruyns (Apocynaceae: Ceropegieae) from Eastern Ghats, India

Rajesekar C, Jayaganesh M, Kavitha J, Rajendran R, Kottaimuthu R

In this communication Brachystelma rapinatianum Britto & Bruyns, one of the poorly known endemic geophytes is reported for the first time for the flora of Eastern Ghats from Narthamalai.

Species, 2023, 24(73), e38s1530

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Diversity and abundance of ichthyofauna in Shekhdari dam, district Amravati, Maharashtra

Ashwini A Farkade, Sudhir V Bhandarkar, Kiran B Sangve

Fish species in Shekhdari Dam Reservoir of Warud Tahsil are the subject of the current investigation, District Amravati of Maharashtra India. Amravati district harbors wide range of peninsular areas.

Species, 2023, 24(73), e39s1531

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Using artificial light source as visual enhancement for predation by Oecophylla ants in Paren, Kalimpong, West Bengal

Soumyajit Chowdhury

Worker ants of Oecophylla smaragdina Fab. (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) were found to forage on non-biting midges (Diptera: Chironomidae) and dark-winged fungus gnats (Diptera: Sciaridae).

Species, 2023, 24(73), e40s1533

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RESEARCH

The status of superb poppy, meconopsis superba in Jigme khesar strict nature reserve, its natural habitat

Jigme Tshelthrim Wangyal, Bhakta Bdr Ghalley, Dechen Wangda, Sangay Gyaltshen, Ugyen Tshering, Kinley Tenzin, Wangchuk, Gyeltshen Dorji

The Jigme Khesar Strict Nature Reserve (JKSNR) in Bhutan, which is the country's only "Strict Nature Reserve" category of protected area, is home to the endangered Meconopsis superba, also known as Papaver superbum.

Species, 2023, 24(73), e41s1534

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New Distribution Record of Hypena laceratalis (Walker, 1859) (Noctuoidea Family) Lantana Defoliator Moth, from Mandla, Madhya Pradesh, India

Manohar Pawar, Bhavna Bawra, Kaleem Shah

The present finding a new state record Hypena laceratalis (Walker, 1859) Noctuoidea Family from the Madhya Pradesh, India. The presence of Hypena laceratalis provides a new distribution record from the known geographic location.

Species, 2023, 24(73), e42s1532

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Dabessus indicus sp. nov. (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) from India

Sandeep Kushwaha, Sonam Jahan

Dabessus repellens (Kirby, 1892) a Pentatomidae bug first was described in 1902 a century ago from Sri Lanka; A new species, Dabessus sp. nov. is described and illustrated from Arunachal Pradesh.

Species, 2023, 24(73), e43s1537

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First records with morphological confirmation of invasive Centropages tenuiremis (Copepoda: Calanoida: Centropagidae) from the Straits of Malacca

Muhammad Harith Mohd Hamdan, Azman Abdul Rahim

Centropages tenuiremis Thompson I.C. and Scott A., 1903 was described for the first time from the waters of Ceylon (Sri Lanka). However, the current distribution of this invasive species has been recorded.

Species, 2023, 24(73), e44s1538

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Does Habenaria hollandiana Santapau (Orchidaceae) Exists?

Shreyas B, Kotresha K

Habenaria hollandiana Santapau is treated to conspecific to Pecteilis furcifera Lindl. Detailed description, habitat, distribution, photographs are provided and easy identification of two species of Habenaria.

Species, 2023, 24(73), e45s1540

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ANALYSIS

Diversity and status of true butterflies (Lepidoptera: Papilionoidea) in two ecological parks of Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, Philippines with new locality record

Jeco Jed J Ruales, Meljan T Demetillo, Archie A Along, Alma B Mohagan, Jess H Jumawan

Studies on butterflies in the Philippines are scanty and some areas still need to be explored, especially in Butuan City, Agusan del Norte. The current study provided information on the species composition.

Species, 2023, 24(73), e46s1539

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First photographic record of the feeding of tree bug (Dyscercus cingulatus) on Tawny coster butterfly (Acraea terpsicore) from Mumbai, India

Heena Momin, Shakir Momin

Dyscercus cingulatus, a hemipteran bug commonly known as red cotton stainer belonging to the family Pyrrhocoridae, is known for destroying plants. It is a severe pest that mainly attacks cotton plants.

Species, 2023, 24(73), e47s1543

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Ageratum houstonianum Mill. Addition to Angiosperm diversity of Doaba Region of Punjab, India (Kaur et al., 2017)

Rai Singh, Manjinder Singh

Ageratum houstonianum Mill. is an invasive species belonging to family Asteraceae recorded from Doaba region of Punjab, India. It is an addition to Angiosperm diversity of Doaba region compiled by Kaur et al., (2017).

Species, 2023, 24(73), e48s1542

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Occurrence of ragged sea hare, Bursatella leachii Blainville, 1817 (Gastropoda: Heterobranchia: Aplysiidae) from Vellar Estuary, Tamil Nadu, India

Reslin Berlin Chryso, Sivakumar Ragul

This paper documents a new record of Bursatella leachii Blainville, 1817 from Vellar estuary, Parangipettai, South-eastern coast of Tamil Nadu. Eight specimens of Bursatella leachii with standard length (SL) of 43.48-55.92 mm and weight of 20.9-26.2g.

Species, 2023, 24(73), e49s1544

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Species richness and diversity of avian fauna at village ponds in district Ludhiana of Punjab, India

Amritpal Singh Kaleka, Charn Kumar, Sandeep Kaur Thind

During the present study, avian species of village ponds of district Ludhiana, Punjab have been documented and a total of 77 species referable to 13 orders and 31 families have been documented from May 2016 to April 2020.

Species, 2023, 24(73), e50s1546

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Morphotaxonomy of shallow water Comanthus wahlbergii (Müller, 1843) (Echinodermata: Crinoidea: Comasteridae) collected from Jiwani (Makran coast, Pakistan)

Farhana S Ghory, Qaseem Tahera, Patricio R De Los Ríos-Escalante

Crinoidea is the class of marine animals composed of crinoids, which comprises the feather-stars or sea-lilies. Vast arrays of living and extinct species are found in shallow water to great depths in this most primitive of living classes of Echinodermata (Pandian, 2018).

Species, 2023, 24(73), e51s1545

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ANALYSIS

First record of two parasitic species Microcotyle erythrini and Clavellotis briani on the gills of Dentex macrophthalmus Fish in the Coastal Water of Lattakia, Syria

Taghrid Layka, Badr Al-Ali, Muhammad Nassif

The current study aimed to investigate the infection with Monogenea ectoparasites that infect Dentex macrophthalmus in the Syrian Marine Water and to determine the prevalence rates and mean intensity of infection isolated from this fish.

Species, 2023, 24(73), e52s1548

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Mitigation Techniques to Reduce Human Leopard Conflicts in Jhalana Conservation Reserve and Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary

Joy Gardner, Deepanjali Gardner, Suraj Kumar Singh, Shruti Kanga

Human-leopard conflicts pose a significant conservation challenge for the Indian leopard (Panthera pardus fusca) population in Jhalana Conservation Reserve and Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary.

Species, 2023, 24(73), e53s1552

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RESEARCH

Diversity of harmful diatom species in the upper reaches of Bonny Estuary, Niger Delta, Nigeria

Dienye HE, Sikoki FD, Mmeribe VO

This research was carried out to assess the abundance and distribution of harmful diatoms in the upper reaches of the Bonny Estuary between December 2021 and November 2022.

Species, 2023, 24(73), e54s1550

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ANALYSIS

Assortment of Avian Fauna and consequences of human activities at Pahuj and Sukma Dukma Reservoir of Jhansi District in Uttar Pradesh, India

Sonika Kushwaha, Akhilesh Kumar, Aman Singh, Devendra Kumar

With the depleting biodiversity every day, birds are becoming the most flanking fauna around human beings. For sheer charisma, embellishment, adaptability and accessibility the avifauna is evidently unsurpassable and incomparable.

Species, 2023, 24(73), e55s1555

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