Faunal Diversity of all Vertebrates (excluding Aves) of Himachal Pradesh

Author: Indu Sharma and Avtar Kaur Sidhu

DOI: 1312321

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Abstract

Himachal Pradesh, a mountainous state is located in the North Western Himalaya. Spiti Valley, Lingti plain of Lahaul of district Lahaul & Spiti and Pooh tehsil of District Kinnaur of the state comes under the Trans Himalayan Zone. It encompasses nearly 10.54% of the Himalayan land mass. Due to varied climatic conditions, forests and altitude (from 320 to 7,000 m asl), it harbours a diverse and unique faunal diversity. In this paper, an attempt has been made to document the vertebrate fauna (Pisces, Amphibian, Reptiles and Mammals) of the state of Himachal Pradesh as per the present studies and past literature. In present communication 81 Pisces species, 16 species of Amphibians, 55 species of Reptiles and 112 species of Mammals along with present status, distribution and conservation has been described in details. The various aspects viz. scientific evidences and perceptions, Trends and Impacts of Environment, Status of Research, Issues and gaps and Way Forward for the conservation mea

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Indu Sharma and Avtar Kaur Sidhu (2016). Faunal Diversity of all Vertebrates (excluding Aves) of Himachal Pradesh, Biological Forum – An International Journal 8(1): 1-26.