http://irgu.unigoa.ac.in/drs/handle/unigoa/21 2026-11-06T08:03:49Z 2026-11-06T08:03:49Z Sawant, N.S. Gawas, Mayur M. http://irgu.unigoa.ac.in/drs/handle/unigoa/8123 2026-10-29T06:50:12Z 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z

Echis carinatus (Indian Saw-scaled Viper) Sawant, N.S.; Gawas, Mayur M.

2025-01-01T00:00:00Z Bowalkar, D.Y. Sawant, N.S. http://irgu.unigoa.ac.in/drs/handle/unigoa/8008 2026-09-08T05:52:37Z 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z

Male-male intergeneric amplexus between Cepf Cricket Frogs (Minervarya cepfi) and Dobson's Burrowing Frogs (Sphaerotheca dobsoni) Bowalkar, D.Y.; Sawant, N.S.

2026-01-01T00:00:00Z Bowalkar, D.Y. Sawant, N.S. http://irgu.unigoa.ac.in/drs/handle/unigoa/7991 2026-09-01T10:26:30Z 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z

Microhabitat associations and seasonal dynamics of amphibians in the lateritic rocky outcrops along the western coast of Goa, India Bowalkar, D.Y.; Sawant, N.S. A total of 12 lateritic rocky outcrops in Goa were studied throughout the wet season (May to November) to understand amphibian occurrence and their microhabitat associations. Microhabitat association and seasonal trend were analysed using indicator species value (IndVal) and Hill number analysis. The findings show microhabitats such as ephemeral vegetation, ephemeral pool, and peripheral ecotone vegetation are critical components of outcrops and harbour high IndVal Scores, although seasonal changes significantly influence species distribution and abundance. The findings conclude strong habitat and seasonal association of anurans. This research contributes to conservation strategies for this unique ecosystem of Goa.

2026-01-01T00:00:00Z Gawas, Mayur M. Sawal, S.S. Sawant, N.S. http://irgu.unigoa.ac.in/drs/handle/unigoa/7990 2026-09-25T11:18:31Z 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z

Community structure and environmental determinants of amphibians in the Western Ghats watersheds of eastern Goa, India Gawas, Mayur M.; Sawal, S.S.; Sawant, N.S. We studied the amphibian diversity and the influence of abiotic factors across 12 watershed zones in the Western Ghats region of Goa, India. Surveys conducted at 102 sampling sites recorded 22 amphibian species, including eight Western Ghats endemics. Species richness and diversity were highest in watersheds with intermediate canopy cover and deeper leaf litter. Pearson correlation analysis identified leaf litter depth, humidity, and temperature as key factors influencing amphibian diversity. The findings highlight the importance of forest floor microhabitats and microclimatic conditions in shaping amphibian communities and emphasize the need to conserve structurally diverse forest habitats in the Western Ghats.

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