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February 24, 2026Open Access

Ophiofaunal diversity of Bongaon Subdivision of West Bengal, India, with a note of possible threats to the Snake population of the area

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SPSanphui Priyankar

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This investigation reports snake diversity in Bongaon, highlighting threats to the population.

Key Points

  • The study aims to assess the diversity of snake species in Bongaon and identify threats to their population.
  • Conducted an investigation from 2018 to 2019
  • Utilized visual encounter survey (VES) for sampling
  • Reported species diversity, genera, and family distribution
  • Identified 20 snake species across 17 genera and 6 families
  • Colubridae exhibited maximum species richness (55%)
  • Checkered keelback was the most dominant species
  • Highlighted threats including habitat destruction and pesticide use

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Sanphui Priyankar (2021) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699d401ade8e28729cf65268https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18729958
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