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.

dc.contributor.author	Bowalkar, D.Y.
dc.contributor.author	Sawant, N.S.
dc.date.accessioned	2026-09-01T10:02:35Z
dc.date.available	2026-09-01T10:02:35Z
dc.date.issued	2026
dc.identifier.citation	Journal of Threatened Taxa. 18(8); 2026; 29470-29482.	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.10009.18.8.29470-29482
dc.identifier.uri	http://irgu.unigoa.ac.in/drs/handle/unigoa/7991
dc.description.abstract	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.	en_US
dc.publisher	Zoo Outreach Organisation	en_US
dc.subject	Zoology	en_US
dc.title	Microhabitat associations and seasonal dynamics of amphibians in the lateritic rocky outcrops along the western coast of Goa, India	en_US
dc.type	Journal article	en_US
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