H.T. Lalremsanga

Mizoram University · Department of Zoology

This work confirmed the occurrence of Myanmar Brown Leaf Turtle (Cyclemys fusca) in Manipur, India based on morphology and molecular data, which represents the first record for the state and the country. The individual was with deformed left hind limb.

Background: I. khasiana Purkay. is an evergreen tree of the family Aquifoliaceae and is classified critically endangered as only few of them are identified in Northeast India. In Khasi traditional medicine, it is used for the remedy of tuberculosis and viral infections, while it is therapeutically used for all sorts of infections, blood diseases an...

The colubrid snakes of the genera Gongylosoma Fitzinger, 1843 and Liopeltis Fitzinger, 1843 are distributed across south and southeast Asia with five and eight nominate species, respectively. Despite their wide distribution, members of these genera are among some of the least-known colubrids. The two genera were considered synonymous in the past on...

The taxonomy of king cobras (Ophiophagus) was reevaluated using qualitative, mensural and meristic characters, based on 148 entire and five skeletal specimens, and supported by a recent molecular phylogenetic analysis. We provide nomenclatural synopses of both the genus and species-series nomina. We restrict the concept of Ophiophagus hannah s. str...

With 90 recognized species, kukri snakes in the genus Oligodon Fitzinger constitute the second largest snake radiation in the world. Oligodon species are collectively distributed across the Asian continent and possess several ecological and morphological attributes that are unique amongst other snakes. Despite their high levels of species richness,...

Checklist of Snakes in Mizoram University Campus, Aizawl. Mizoram, India

Berdmore’s narrow-mouthed frog, Microhyla berdmorei (Blyth, 1856), is the largest member of the genus Microhyla and is distributed all over Southeast Asia, from Northeast India and southern China to Sumatra and Borneo in Indonesia. Here we demonstrate that M. berdmorei represents a complex of four species that are morphologically, acoustically, and...

The natricine snake genus Smithophis Giri, Gower, Das, Lalremsanga, Lalronunga, Captain, and Deepak, 2019, is represented by four species, three of which are distributed in northeast India and Bangladesh, and a single species in Yunnan and Myanmar. In the past, S. bicolor (Blyth, 1855) was said to be widespread across northeast India and Myanmar; h...

Based on the collection of toad specimens from two field sites, we are reporting herein additional distributional records of Duttaphrynus himalayanus and Duttaphrynus stuarti from Arunachal Pradesh. Brief diagnostic features, morphological measurements and natural history notes are also provided herein.

A BSTRACT Background During the COVID-19 pandemic, the education system was among the worst hit. The online education system was introduced, and students have to stay home surrounded by uncertainty of their future, leading to various levels of stress and the need to somehow cope with it. Materials and Methods An online cross-sectional descriptive...

Based on the incidental encounter and photography, here we report Mymensingh Narrow-mouthed Frog Microhylamy mensinghensis from the Bongaigaon district of Lower Assam. Brief morphological characteristics and diagnostic features are also provided.This report reflects the presence of such creatures at the regional level.

The distribution of the Coastal Bull Frog, Hoplobatrachus litoralis in Arunachal Pradesh was not certain for lack of any tangible report. The occurrence of this species in this Himalayan state of Arunachal Pradesh is reported herein based on recent collection of three individuals from a swampy area from the Senki Valley of the Itanagar Wildlife San...

Pythonidae, an ancient group of Old World, wide-ranging, constrictor snakes, are known to contain a high degree of cryptic diversity. India harbours three python species, Python molurus, P. bivittatus, and Malayopython reticulatus. The former two species are not uncommon within their respective distribution range in India, but occurrence of the lat...

We report the occurrence of Trimeresurus uetzi in Mizoram, northeastern India, which was recently described from Myanmar. We established the identity of the specimen based on morphological characters according to the original description of the species. This report represents a new country record of the species from India as well as a range extensi...

The review of the taxonomic status of Herpetoreas xenura species complex, based on morphological and molecular data, revealed a new species from Myanmar, which we describe as Herpetoreas davidi sp. nov. from the Rakhine Yoma Elephant Wildlife Sanctuary in Rakhine State. It is suggested to be a sister species to Herpetoreas pealii and Herpetoreas xe...

Green pit viper bites induce mild toxicity with painful local swelling, blistering, cellulitis, necrosis, ecchymosis and consumptive coagulopathy. Several bite cases of green pit vipers have been reported in several south-east Asian countries including the north-eastern region of India. The present study describes isolation and characterization of...

Background: Tobacco uses among Multipurpose Health Workers (MPHWs), poses significant challenges to public health efforts aimed at tobacco cessation. Understanding the demographic characteristics, tobacco use behavior, and attitudes toward tobacco cessation among MPHWs can convey targeted interventions. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study...

We present observations on the breeding biology of Polypedates braueri from Mizoram, India. Breeding activity was triggered by the onset of the southwest monsoon and lasted from April–September, reaching peak activity by early July when the ambient air temperature ranged from 15.4–33.4°C, relative humidity was 39.5–98.7%, and 57–647 mm of rain fell...

In this study, we explored the genetic diversity of ixodid ticks for the first time from Myanmar border of India, Mizoram and investigate their genetic affinities with other Indian isolates as well as with different populations from other countries. For genetic analyses, we employed phylogenetic inferences, genetic divergence, and haplotype network...

Herpetofauna is an important group of vertebrates with key functions in ecosystem sustenance. Nonetheless, with ever increasing anthropogenic activities and lack of evidence-based studies, about 80% of the herpetofauna diversity of southern Asian region is threatened. Our study reports 80 herpetofauna species distributed across different habitat t...

A new species of Cyrtodactylus is described from Vairengte town, situated in the Kolasib District of Mizoram State, north-eastern India. The new species is found to be a member of Indo-Burman Cyrtodactylus khasiensis clade based on ND2 gene sequences and morphological parameters, such as number of precloacal pores, mid-ventral scale rows, paraverte...

An integrative taxonomic analysis combining molecular and morphological lines of evidence revealed a new cryptic species in the Tylototriton verrucosus species group from Manipur, northeastern India. The new species was previously confused with T. hima-layanus and T. verrucosus. Tylototriton zaimeng sp. nov. can be distinguished from its congeners...

In the acetic acid induced abdominal writhing test, the highest percent of inhibition 30.95% was found in 250 mg.kg b.w dose of IKM followed by 25.50% in IKC. In tail emersion test highest analgesic percentage was found at 90 minutes in IKC (250 mg.kg b.w) 68.96, but IKM (250 mg.kg b.w) exhibited the highest inhibition of 50% at 120 minutes. Surpri...

In spite of the potential richness in biodiversity, Manipur is still one of the least explored areas in northeastern India. In this work, we report on our fnding of four pit viper species, namely, Trimeresurus mayaae, T. salazar, T. erythrurus, and Protobothrops jerdonii in Manipur during our herpetological surveys in 2022. We afirm the identity o...

In spite of the potential richness in biodiversity, Manipur is still one of the least explored areas in northeastern India. In this work, we report on our finding of four pit viper species, namely, Trimeresurus mayaae, T. salazar, T. erythrurus, and Protobothrops jerdonii in Manipur during our herpetological surveys in 2022. We affirm the identity...

Senapati’s Bubble-nest Frog, Rohanixalus senapatiensis (Mathew & Sen, 2009), was described based on a brief description of a single specimen originating from the Northeast Indian state of Manipur. Recent studies have reported the species from multiple localities in Manipur and neighbouring Nagaland State, along with genetic confrmation. We collect...

The Parachute Gecko Gekko lionotum (Annandale, 1905) has been reported to be distributed across parts of Mizoram state (India), Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand and Cambodia. A phylogeographic study revealed that the species is paraphyletic and comprises multiple cryptic species. Earlier studies included samples from most parts of the species range ex...

This work presents the first record of Burmese Whipping frog, Polypedates mutus from India based on morphology and DNA barcoding.

This work present first confirmation on the Calotes irawadi in Manipur, India on the basis of morphological and molecular analyses.

This paper confirmed the occurence of Sylvirana lacrima (Amphibia: Anura: Ranidae) in Arunachal Pradesh, India based on morphological and molecular studies.

First evidence on East Indian Brown Mabuya (Eutropis multifasciata) in the diet of Zaw's Wolf Snake (Lycodon zawi).

First observation on infestation of Odorrana mawphlangensis by a leech, Hirudo birmanica. It was encountered at Murlen National Park, Champhai District, Mizoram, India on the 30th April, 2022.

First evidence on Sphenomorphus maculatus in the diet of Cantor's Kukri Snake (Oligodon cyclurus).

First observation on the diet of Greater Black Krait (Bungarus niger) on food item prey other than snakes. It was found swallowing Indian Forest Skink (Sphenomorphus indicus).

First documentation on a natricine snake Hebius venningi feeding on a fish (Schistura sp.).

Abstract: Snake envenoming is caused by many biological species, rather than a single infectious agent, each with a multiplicity of toxins in their venom. Hence, developing effective treatments is challenging, especially in biodiverse and biogeographically complex countries such as India. The present study represents the first genus-wide proteomics...

This work presents the first report on Color Change in an Upland Treefrog (Polypedates braueri) from Mizoram, India

We reviewed the systematics of Lycodon striatus (Shaw, 1802), including all available name‐bearing types of its synonyms after evaluating phylogeographic (genetics), morphological (morphometry, meristic, and hemipenes), osteological and distribution evidence. Lycodon striatus sensu lato is widely distributed throughout South and Central Asia and mi...

The pit viper snake genus Trimeresurus Lacépède, 1804 sensu lato, is a diverse group of nocturnal serpents comprising over 61 species. The genus is morphologically heterogeneous and has been divided into several subgenera. We present an updated phylogeny of Asian pitvipers and propose a revised classification. Additionally, we revise the taxonomy o...

The banded krait, Bungarusfasciatus is a widespread elapid snake, likely to comprise several distinct species in different geographic regions of Asia. Therefore, based on molecular phylogenetics and comparative morphology data, we present an overview of the systematic composition of the species to delimit potential biogeographic boundaries. Our phy...

First confirmation on the occurence of Euphlyctis kalasgramensis from Assam, India.

First confirmation on the occurence of Lycodon jara from Manipur, India

This work confirmed the occur- rence of Calotes irawadi Zug, Brown, Schulte & Vindum 2006 (Squamata: Agamidae) in Mizoram, Northeast India on the basis of morphological and molecular analysis. Earlier records on C.versicolor were due to misidentification.

This paper presents the first molecular data of Gonyosoma prasina near the type locality in northeastern India. We also report a new scalation range, maximum size and aberration on the loreal scale.

Bungarus fasciatus is one of the medically important elapid snakes of South and South-eastern Asia and is responsible for several snakebite incidents some of which were fatal. In this study, the venom compositional variation of Bungarus fasciatus from three different geographical locations in eastern and north-east India: two adjacent villages of H...

Green pit vipers are the largest group of venomous vipers in tropical and subtropical Asia, which are responsible for most of the bite cases across this region. Among the green pit vipers of the Indian subcontinent, Trimeresurus erythrurus is the most prevalent; however, limited knowledge is available about its venomics. Proteome decomplexation of...

Recent publications provided some detailed insight into the genus Smithophis, but a paucity of information still exists on the distributional range, conservation, biology, and life history of the members of this genus from the northeast part of India. In the present study, we present new distribution records of the two sympatric Smithophis species,...

A new species of Cyrtodactylus is described herein on the basis of morphological and phylogenetic evidence inferred from the mitochondrial nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide hydride dehydrogenase subunit 2 gene from Mizoram, Northeast India. The new species is distinguished from its congeners by an adult snout-vent length of 62.6–68.6 mm; 10–11 supr...

First report on the oviposition of Smithophis bicolor (Brown trapezoid snake) with six eggs.

First record of Amyda ornata jongli (Asian softshell turtle) from Manipur, India.

First report on the predation of Coelognathus radiatus (Copper-headed trinket snake) by a centipede, Scolopendra morsitans.

This work present effect of hypoxia on the embryonic and larval development of the Nagaland montane torrent toad Duttaphrynus chandai in India. The hypoxic condition in both natural and laboratory conditions leads to abnormality and lethal to the developing embryos.

This study provides the first morphological data from a female specimen of the recently described Stoliczkia vanhnuailianai from Mizoram, Northeast India. Based on a new individual collected from a stream habitat around 80 km northwards from the type locality, we provide an expanded summary of diagnostic key characters of the species, additional no...

Dietary composition and selection of food items are important approaches for the flexibility and adaptability of macaques in different natural habitats. With a wide distribution range, Assamese Macaques feed on various food types. This study reports the consumption of 57 plant species from 30 families. A total of 2,233 scans resulted in 16,381 feed...

This thesis presents the distribution, biology, morphology and first molecular data on the Oriental Vinesnake (Ahaetulla prasina) from Mizoram,India.

This note reports range-extension of the Bangladesh Skittering Frog, Euphlyctis kalasgramensis (Dicroglossidae), in Northeastern India with first confirmation from Manipur on the basis of DNA Barcoding and morphology.

This note present the first Partial albinism in a Malaysian Painted Frog, Kaloula pulchra Gray 1831, from Mizoram, northeast India

This note presents the first report of Sylvirana lacrima from Manipur, northeastern India

First observation on the water intake of Pryctolaemus gularis in the wild at Dampa Tiger Reserve, Mamit District, Mizoram, northeastern India.

This thesis presents the distribution, morphology, natural history and first Genetic data of Burmese python (Python bivattatus) from Mizoram, India.

This note report on the occurrence of the cicada Callogaeana festiva (Fabricius, 1803) (Insecta: Cicadidae) from Hualtu Village, Mizoram, India. Earlier report in the country includes Sikkim and West Bengal.

Caecilians (Gymnophiona) are commonly known as limbless amphibians and are the least understood vertebrate order. In this paper, we documented skin color, eye, jaw, snout, tentacular aperture and cloacal anomalies in 12 individuals of four species belonging to the three caecilian genera Ichthyophis, Uraeotyphlus and Gegeneophis collected from hots...

Studies on the Light and Scanning Electron Micrographs of the larval oral morphology of Fejervarya multistriata (Hallowell, 1861) from Mizoram, Northeast India shows that, the LTRF of F. multistriata is 2(2)/3(1). The border of the ventrally positioned oral disc is surrounded by marginal and sub marginal papillae antero- and postero-laterally; ant...

Updated checklist of snakes of Mizoram till June 2022.