Determinants of Herpetofaunal Diversity in a Threatened Wetland Ecosystem: A Case Study of the Ramaroshan Wetland Complex, Western Nepal

Determinants of Herpetofaunal Diversity in a Threatened Wetland Ecosystem: A Case Study of the Ramaroshan Wetland Complex, Western Nepal

Wetlands are among the highly threatened ecosystems due to anthropogenic activities. The Ramaroshan Wetland Complex (RWC) of Achham District, Nepal is one of the high-altitude wetlands facing human induced degradation and loss. Herpetofauna are key bio-indicators of environmental health and habitat...

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Main Authors: Janaki Paudel, Laxman Khanal, Naresh Pandey, Laxmi Prasad Upadhyaya, Chandra Bahadur Sunar, Bina Thapa, Chet Raj Bhatta, Ramesh Raj Pant, Randall C. Kyes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-12-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
herpetofauna
land use and land cover
amphibians
reptiles
wetland
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/1/135

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