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First Record of Albino Common Kukri Snake (Oligodon arnensis) (Shaw, 1802) from Uttarakhand, India

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The discovery of an albino Oligodon arnensis in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, marks a significant addition to the known distribution of this species. Previously, Oligodon arnensis, a rare variant of the kukri snake, had been observed only once before in Rudrapur, Uttarakhand, making this find particularly noteworthy. Such records are crucial for understanding the biodiversity and distribution patterns of reptiles in India, contributing to the conservation efforts and scientific knowledge of herpetofauna in the region.

Source: Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology

DOI: 10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i81245

Authors: Vipul Maurya, Pravesh Kumar, Ramesh Chand, Nitish Mani Tripathi

Institutions: Wildlife Institute of India, Uttarakhand Forest Department

Language: English

Topic: Amphibian and Reptile Biology

Subfield: Global and Planetary Change

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4401444254

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