Query: pakistan, reptiles

title: Diversity and habitat preferences of amphibians and reptiles in Pakistan: a review
abstract: Geographical position of Pakistan is unique, and country harbors two out of six zoogeographical regions. The country can be divided into 15 habitat types in three major divisions: the mountainous region, foothills, and Indus plains. Overall, 219 species including 24 amphibians and 195 reptiles have been reported so far. Out of these, nine amphibian and 13 reptilian species are endemic to Pakistan. Despite this richness, there is paucity of knowledge regarding diversity of amphibians and reptiles as very few species have been thoroughly studied and very small area has been explored. This has led to the uncertainties regarding distribution and taxonomy of these taxa in the country. The herpetofauna is not protected by law in the country, and their conservation status is yet to be evaluated. Furthermore, distribution ranges of amphibians and reptiles have been changed and systemized survey work is required to update baseline information in the country.

title: Distribution of Reptiles in Tolipir National Park, Pakistan
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.

title: Distribution and Current Status of the Reptiles of Khirthar Protected Area Complex (KPAC) and Adjoining Areas in Districts Karachi, Jamshoro and Thatta, Sindh, Pakistan
abstract: In this study, surveys were undertaken during 2008 2013, to record the distribution and status of Reptiles of the area during the study 41 species of reptiles were recorded from the area. Twenty two important habitats for reptiles in the area were identified and listed.Indian Spiny tailed Lizard (Saara hardwickii) was found to be under threat in its localized habitat in Jhimpir Wind Corridor block in Thatta district and Indian Fat tail Gecko (Eublepharis macularius) was noted to have been almost disappeared from most of the area due to large scale capture of the species for sale in the local markets.

title: Studies on Pakistan reptiles. Pt. 3. Calotes versicolor

title: Pristichampsines from the upper Miocene of Pakistan? Reptiles of the Dhok Pathan Formation

title: Current Status of Mammals and Reptiles at Hub Dam Area, Sindh Balochistan, Pakistan
abstract: During the present study in 2012, a total of twenty four mammalian species were recorded belonging to 5 orders and 10 families; out of these, 8 species are less common, 2 species are rare, while 14 species are common in Hub Dam area. Twenty five reptilian species belonging to 3 orders and 12 families were also recorded from the area. Three species of mammalian Urial (Ovis vignei) Chinkara/Indian Gazelle (Gazella bennettii) and Jungle Cat (Felis chaus) one reptilian species Common Krait (Bungarus caeruleus) were recorded as rare from the study area during 2012. During the present study, nine mammalian species Wild Goat/Sindh Ibex (Capra aegagrus) Urial (Ovis vignei) Chinkara/Indian Gazelle (Gazella bennettii) Indian Hedgehog (Paraechinus micropus) Cape Hare (Lepus capensis) Little Indian Field Mouse (Mus booduga) House Shrew (Sorex thibetanus) Balochistan Gerbil (Gerbillus nanus) and Indian Gerbil (Tatera indica) and two reptilian Warty Rock Gecko (Cyrtodactylus kachhensis kachhensis) and Banded Dwarf Gecko (Tropiocolotes helenae) were recorded from the area. As regards threats to mammals and reptiles, these are affected by disturbance. Efforts are being made to conserve the important mammals and reptiles particularly in the protected area especially at Hub Dam.

title: Diversity and conservation of amphibians and reptiles in North Punjab, Pakistan

title: Scientific and Standard Common English Names of Amphibians and Reptiles of Pakistan Transliterated in Urdu
abstract: Checklist of amphibians, turtles, reptiles, and crocodilians known from Pakistan is presented with scientific, common names in English transliterated in Roman English and Urdu. The list is mainly from Khan (2006) updated by subsequent additions of new species and records.

title: A Contribution to the Herpetology of Northern Pakistan: The Amphibians and Reptiles of Margalla Hills National Park and Surrounding Regions By Rafaqat Masroor

title: An Annotated Checklist of Amphibians and Reptiles of Margalla Hills National Park, Pakistan