Rajaji National Park, Uttarakhand

Herpetofauna Checklist

Eyes Open, Heart Racing – Wildlife Awaits!

Biological Diversity

The Cold-Blooded
Wonders of Rajaji

The Herpetofauna of Rajaji National Park represents a vital but often overlooked component of the Shivalik ecosystem. From the marshy banks of the Ganges to the dense Sal undergrowth, these species act as critical environmental indicators.

"This scientific checklist serves as a primary resource for wildlife enthusiasts and researchers, documenting the diverse amphibians and reptiles that thrive in Uttarakhand’s unique riverine and forest habitats."

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Major Groups

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Verified Species

Eco

Indicators
Reptiles of Rajaji
Scientific Inventory

Updated 2024 Survey

HERPETOLOGY DATA

Checklist of Herpetofauna

A scientific record of the amphibians, lizards, snakes, and turtles that inhabit the diverse wetlands and forests of Rajaji.

Amphibians

  • Duttaphrynus melanostictus Common Asian Toad
  • Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis Indian Skittering Frog
  • Hoplobatrachus tigerinus Indian Bull Frog
  • Polypedates maculatus Common Tree Frog
  • Microhyla ornata Ornate Narrow Mouth Frog

Lizards

  • Varanus bengalensis Indian Monitor Lizard
  • Calotes versicolor Indian Garden Lizard
  • Hemidactylus flaviviridis Yellow Bellied House Gecko
  • Sitana sivalensis Sivalik Fan-throated Lizard
  • Eutropis carinata Keeled Grass Skink

Snakes

  • Ophiophagus hannah King Cobra
  • Python bivittatus Burmese Python
  • Ptyas mucosa Indian Rat Snake
  • Naja naja Spectacle Cobra
  • Bungarus caeruleus Common Krait

Turtles & Tortoises

  • Indotestudo elongata Yellow Tortoise
  • Lissemys punctata Indian Flapshell Turtle
  • Melanochelys tricarinata Tricarinate Hill Turtle
  • Melanochelys trijuga Indian Black Turtle

Scientific data is updated periodically. Observation of certain species depends on seasonal changes and habitat proximity.

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