Pavo cristatus, commonly known as the Indian Peafowl or Blue Peafowl, is one of the most recognizable and culturally significant birds of the Indian subcontinent. Famous for the male’s vibrant blue plumage and spectacular fan-shaped tail, this species displays elaborate courtship dances during the breeding season. Widely distributed across forests, farmlands, and village edges, Pavo […]
Gyps bengalensis, commonly known as the White-rumped Vulture, is one of South Asia’s most iconic but critically endangered raptors. Once abundant across the Indian subcontinent, this species experienced a dramatic population collapse due to veterinary drug contamination, habitat loss, and food scarcity. Known for its broad wings, pale rump, and soaring flight, Gyps bengalensis plays
Phoenicopterus, commonly known as the flamingo, is a genus of tall, wading birds recognized for their striking pink plumage, slender legs, and uniquely curved bills. These birds inhabit shallow lakes, lagoons, and coastal wetlands, where they feed on algae, crustaceans, and other microscopic organisms. Their vivid coloration comes from carotenoid pigments in their diet, making
Classification of Trionyx Geographical distribution Trionyx is widely distributed in India, North America, Africa, Asia and Malayasia Archipelago. Cretaceous to Recent Habit and habitat Trionyx gangeticum is a common fresh-water and pond terrapin General Characteristics of Trionyx (Soft River Terrapin) Special Features Oviparous. Eggs are laid outside water. Because of rigid shell the breathing movements
Classification of Chelone Geographical distribution Chelone is distributed in tropical and sub-tropical regions and chiefly found in the Indian, Pacific and Atlantic Oceans and coasts of the United States. Upper Cretaceous to Recent. Habit and habitat They are a marine reptile. They come ashore only to lay eggs. General Characteristics of Chelone Special Features The
Classification of Kachuga tactum (Roofed Terrapin) Geographical distribution Kachuga is distributed in Indian rivers, specially Ganges. Eocene to Recent. Habit and habitat Kachuga is commonly found in rivers. They concentrate especially at bathing places and also at places where dead bodies are disposed in water. Their food consists of both plants and animals General Characteristics
Classification of Chrysemys (Painted Terrapin) Geographical distribution Chrysemys is commonly found in India, Sri Lanka, U.S.A., Galapago Islands, Europe, Asia, and Africa, except Australian region. Eocene to Recent Habit and habitat Chrysemys is a common fresh-water form, but is adapted for amphibious life. It feeds on insects, worms and other animals General Characteristics of Chrysemys
Classification of Testudo (Giant Turtle) Geographical distribution Testudo is widely distributed in Galapagos Islands, Africa, Europe, India and Sri Lanka. Jurassic to Recent. Habit and habitat Testudo is found in fresh-water or salt water or on land. It feeds on small worms and insects. It also hibernates during winter season General Characteristics of Testudo (Giant
Classification of Rhacophorus Geographical distribution They are found in Africa, South Eastern Asia, Japan and Madagascar. Miocene. Habit and habitat It is a tree-living frog. It remains calm and quiet under stones or on trees and comes out during twilight. It has power of rapid colour changing. General Characteristics of Rhacophorus Special features Identification Since
Classification of Bufo : Common Frog Geographical distribution They are abundantly found in India, United States and Pacific State of Alaska. Miocene. Habit and habitat Terrestrial, nocturnal, hiding under logs and stones or in burrows in day. It enters water only to breed and spawn General Characteristics of Bufo : Common Frog Special features Identification
Classification of Hyla : Tree Frog Geographical distribution They are is commonly distributed in India, China, United States, Africa and Canada. Miocene. Habit and habitat They are arboreal in habit, living on trees and rocks. General Characteristics of Hyla : Tree Frog Special features Identification Since this Anura contains adhesive discs in limb toes and
Classification of Pipa : Surinam Toad Geographical distribution of Pipa : Surinam Toad Commonly found in North as well as South America, Miocene. Habit and habitat of Pipa : Surinam Toad They are strictly aquatic. General Characteristics of Pipa : Surinam Toad Special features of Pipa : Surinam Toad Identification of Pipa : Surinam Toad
Introduction Alytes, commonly known as the Midwife Toads, is a small genus of amphibians found mainly in Europe and North Africa. These toads are famous for their unique parental care behavior—males carry long strings of fertilized eggs wrapped around their hind legs until the tadpoles are ready to hatch. Midwife Toads prefer rocky habitats, woodlands,
Classification of Bombinator : Fire Bellied Toad Geographical distribution of Bombinator : Fire Bellied Toad It is found in Europe, Eurasia and China. Miocene. Habit and habitat of Bombinator : Fire Bellied Toad They lives in standing water with hygrophytic vegetation General Characteristics of Bombinator : Fire Bellied Toad Special features Identification Since this Anura
Classification of Torpedo : Electric Ray Geographical distribution of Torpedo : Electric Ray Torpedo has been reported from the Mediterranean, Atlantic and Indian Oceans, Red Sea, Pacific Ocean, East Indies, Tasmania, China, Japan, South Africa, North and South America as well as Australia. Upper Jurassic to Recent. Habit and habitat of Torpedo : Electric Ray
Classification of Sphyrna : Hammer headed Shark Geographical distribution of Sphyrna : Hammer-headed Shark Sphyrna is found in all tropical and sub-tropical sea waters and Pacific Ocean, primarily in warm coastal waters. Lower Carboniferous to Recent. Habit and habitat of Sphyrna : Hammer-headed Shark Sphyrna or Zygaena or Reniceps is a common marine fish, adapted
Classification of Stegostoma : Tiger Shark Geographical distribution of Stegostoma : Tiger Shark Stegostoma is abundantly found in the Indian Ocean. Lower Carboniferous to Recent. Habit and habitat of Stegostoma : Tiger Shark Stegostoma is found in open water. It is an active swimmer and predaceous. It feeds on crabs, fishes and turtles, etc. General
Classification of Chiloscyllium : True dogfish Geographical distribution of Chiloscyllium : True dogfish Chiloscyllium is abundantly distributed in temperate and tropical sea water. It ranges from Cape of Good Hope to Indian Ocean, Australia, China and Japan. Lower Carboniferous to Recent. Habit and habitat of Chiloscyllium : True dogfish Chiloscyllium is a marine shark, found
Classification of Scoliodon : Dogfish Geographical distribution of Scoliodon : Dogfish Scoliodon has wide distribution. About 4 species are found all along the Indian sea coast. Its presence has been reported from Zanzibar, Srilanka to Malay Archipelago, East Indies, Philippine Islands, Mexico to Panama, Cuba, West Indies and South America. Lower Carboniferous to Recent. Habit
Balanoglossus is a genus of acorn worms belonging to the phylum Hemichordata and the class Enteropneusta. These marine worms live in shallow coastal environments, where they burrow into sandy or muddy substrates and feed on organic matter. Because they display a clear division of the body into proboscis, collar, and trunk, Balanoglossus helps scientists understand
