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June 30, 2024Journal of Biodiversity and Biotechnology

A review on the updated checklists of the amphibians and reptiles of Pakistan: Present and prehistoric

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ASAmtyaz SafiHKHans‐Volker Karl

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This review presents updated checklists of 243 extant amphibian and reptile species in Pakistan, highlighting endemic taxa and prehistoric reptiles.

Key Points

  • The review documents 243 species of extant herpetofauna in Pakistan, identifying both amphibians and reptiles.
  • Of the herpetofauna, 24 amphibian species are noted, along with 219 reptilian species or subspecies.
  • The research highlights 4 amphibian and 33 reptile species endemic to Pakistan, showcasing the country's unique biodiversity.
  • Prehistoric reptiles are also cataloged, with 50 taxa including 26 dinosaur species and 24 non-dinosaurian taxa.

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Safi et al. (2024) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af658fad7bf08b1eae4e68https://doi.org/10.20961/jbb.v4i1.106964
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