Platyplectrurus madurensis, or the Madurai grass snake, is a striking serpent found in the lush rainforests and savannas of the Western Ghats in India, known for its vibrant green to brown coloration and distinct dark blotches. This nocturnal predator primarily feeds on small mammals, birds, and insects, playing a vital role in maintaining ecosystem balance while facing threats from habitat loss and degradation.
Tag: Western Ghats
Oligodon travancoricus
Discover the Travancore snake (<i>Oligodon travancoricus</i>), a slender, nocturnal species native to the humid rainforests of India's Western Ghats. With its vibrant coloration and unique ambush hunting methods, this fascinating snake plays a vital role in controlling local invertebrate and amphibian populations.
Lycodon travancoricus
Lycodon travancoricus, known as the Travancore wolf snake, is a slender, nocturnal predator native to the Western Ghats of India, characterized by its distinctive dark brown or grayish coloration with lighter markings. This species plays a vital ecological role in regulating populations of small mammals and reptiles while thriving in moist habitats such as rainforests and temperate forests.
Indotestudo travancorica
Common Name Indotestudo travancorica Scientific Name Indotestudo travancorica Habitat Indotestudo travancorica, commonly known as the Travancore tortoise, primarily inhabits the lush and diverse rainforests of the Western Ghats in India. This species thrives in the humid, tropical climate that characterizes this region, typically found at elevations ranging from 100 to 2,300 meters. The tortoise can […]
Dravidoseps nilgiriensis
Discover the Dravidoseps nilgiriensis, a slender, nocturnal lizard found in the montane forests of the Western Ghats, India. With its striking dark brown and green coloration, smooth scales, and primarily insectivorous diet, this vulnerable species plays a vital role in maintaining ecological balance.
Dravidogecko tholpalli
<strong>Dravidogecko tholpalli</strong> is a small to medium-sized gecko, native to the humid rainforests of the Western Ghats in India, known for its striking color-changing ability and nocturnal behavior. This insectivore plays a crucial role in controlling insect populations while serving as prey for larger predators in the ecosystem.
Cyrtodactylus chengodumalaensis
Discover the unique Cyrtodactylus chengodumalaensis, a slender gecko native to the lush forests of the Western Ghats in India, known for its nocturnal behavior, insectivorous diet, and striking camouflage. Currently classified as vulnerable, this species plays a crucial role in maintaining the ecological balance of its habitat.
Cyrtodactylus aravindi
Discover the Cyrtodactylus aravindi, an endangered gecko from southern India's lush forests, known for its unique color patterns, nocturnal behavior, and role in controlling insect populations. This fascinating species thrives in humid environments and exhibits distinctive courtship rituals during the breeding season.
Crotalus stephensi
Discover the Crotalus stephensi, or Indian pit viper, a striking snake known for its robust body, distinctive rattle, and nocturnal ambush hunting behavior. Native to India's rocky hills and scrublands, this vulnerable species plays a critical role in its ecosystem by controlling small mammal populations.
Cnemaspis azhagu
Discover the vibrant Cnemaspis azhagu, a small, nocturnal lizard native to the humid forests of southern India. With striking yellow and brown hues, this insectivorous species plays a vital role in its ecosystem while being classified as vulnerable due to habitat loss.