v13i2.337

Submitted date: 27 July 2024
Accepted date: 31 October 2024
Published date: XX December 2024
Pp. 124–131.

NEW SITE RECORDS FOR TWO DICROGLOSSID FROG SPECIES BASED ON THEIR TADPOLES FROM MANIPUR, INDIA

Yumkham S. Devi, Jayaditya Purkayastha & Saibal Sengupta*
*Corresponding author. E-mail: saibal.sengupta@dbuniversity.ac.in

Abstract
We document the occurrence of two Dicroglossidae species from Kangchup Hills, Manipur, India, Fejervarya limnocharis and Minervarya sengupti. Fejervarya limnocharis is a widely distributed Asian dicroglossid frog with a complex taxonomy. This is the first time it has been reported in India, expanding its range significantly. The presence of Minervarya sengupti in Manipur also expands its distribution. We compare the morphology of their tadpoles, particularly focusing on their oral apparatus, which was examined using Scanning Electron Microscopy. We also report the results of a genetic analysis of the two species collected using 16S rRNA. Our findings underscore the importance of detailed morphological studies in clarifying species diversity and distribution within the family Dicroglossidae.

Key words : Fejervarya limnocharis, Minervaya sengupti, tadpole taxonomy, oral morphology

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