Recent Field Studies: V.P. Ajit, 1995 in Munnar; Divya Mudappa, 1996 in Anamalais. Threats: No.Trade: No. Other Comments: One of the more common species. Status: -IUCN: LOWER RISK -leAST CONCERN. -Criteria based on: —. CITES: No. -IWPA (1972; 91): Schedule IV. -RDB, National (1994): No. -RDB, International (1996): No. Recommendations: -Research management: Monitoring. -PHVA: Pending. -Captive Program Recommendations: Captive Breeding: Pending. -Level of difficulty: Very difficult. Existing Captive Programs: None. -Names of facilities: —. Sources: 40, 41, 116, 192, 290. Compilers: A. Rajendran, V.P. Ajit, S. Riyazuddin, T.S.N. Murthy, P.T. Cherian, M.S. Ravichandran, A. Choudhury, A. Kumar, R. Karthik.
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Uropeltis petersi (Beddome, 1878) — DD — (Peter’s shieldtail). Family: Uropeltidae. Taxonomic status: Species. Habit: Fossorial. Habitat: Not known. Global Distribution: ENDEMIC to Western Ghats. Current Regional Distribution: Tamil Nadu. -Elevation: Not known. -Range (sq. km): Not known. -Area Occupied (Sq. km): Not known. -Number of locations: 1 (Anamalais). . Population Trends: -% Decline: Not known . -Time / Rate (Yrs or gens): Not known. -No. of Mature Individuals: Not known. Global Population: Not known. Data Quality: Records. Recent Field Studies: ZSI -SRS ongoing-not reported. Threats: Not known.Trade: No. Other Comments: Only known from type locality. Status: -IUCN: DATA DEFICIENT. -Criteria based on: —. -CITES: No. -IWPA (1972; 91): Schedule IV. -RDB, National (1994): No. -RDB, International (1996): No. Recommendations: -Research management: Survey. -PHVA: Pending. Captive Program Recommendations: -Captive Breeding: Pending. -Level of difficulty: Very difficult. Existing Captive Programs: None. -Names of facilities: —. Sources: 47, 49, 72, 73, 290. Compilers: A. Rajendran, V.P. Ajit, S. Riyazuddin, T.S.N. Murthy, P.T. Cherian, M.S. Ravichandran, A. Choudhury, A. Kumar, R. Karthik. 437. Uropeltis phipsonii (Mason, 1888) — LRnt — (Phip shieldtail). Family: Uropeltidae. Taxonomic status: Species. Habit: Fossorial. Habitat: Evergreen, semi-evergreen, dry, deciduous plantations. Global Distribution: ENDEMIC to Western Ghats. Current Regional Distribution: Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala. -Elevation: above 50-800 m. -Range (sq. km): > 20,000. -Area Occupied (Sq. km): > 2,000. -Number of locations: > 5, (Marthandam, Peechiparai, Kanyakumari Dist.; Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary; Pune Dist.; Silent Valley). Population Trends: -% Decline: Not known . -Time / Rate (Yrs or gens): Not known. -No. of Mature Individuals: Not known. Global Population: Not known. Data Quality: General field studies (H.V. Ghate, 1980-90); M.V. Rajendran, 1969,. ’70, ’72, ’73). Recent Field Studies: V.P. Ajit, 1995 in Chinnar near Munnar. Threats: Loss of habitat (soil removal -Pune).Trade: No. Other Comments: --. Status: -IUCN: LOWER RISK -neAR THREATENED. -Criteria based on: —. -CITES: No. -IWPA (1972; 91): Schedule IV. -RDB, National (1994): No. -RDB, International (1996): No. Recommendations: -Research management: Monitoring. PHVA: Pending. Captive Program Recommendations: -Captive Breeding: Pending. -Level of difficulty: Very difficult. Existing Captive Programs: None. -Names of facilities: —. Sources: 72, 127, 129, 290. Compilers: A. Rajendran, V.P. Ajit, S. Riyazuddin, T.S.N. Murthy, M.S. Ravichandran, A. Choudhury, A. Kumar, R. Karthik. 438. Uropeltis pulneyensis (Beddome, 1863) — EN (B1, 2c) — (Palni shieldtail). Family: Uropeltidae. Taxonomic status: Species. Habit: Fossorial. Habitat: Wet evergreen sholas, also moist deciduous. Global Distribution: ENDEMIC to southern Western Ghats. Current Regional Distribution: Kerala and Tamil Nadu. -Elevation: > 250 m. Range (sq. km): < 5,000. -Area Occupied (Sq. km): < 2,000. -Number of locations: 4 (Alagarkoil; Munnar; Kodaikanal; Palni Hills). Population Trends: -% Decline: Not known . -Time / Rate (Yrs or gens): Not known. -No. of Mature Individuals: Not known. Global Population: Not known. Data Quality: General field studies (Rajendran, 1970, ’72 in Alagarkoil); Records. Recent Field Studies: V.P. Ajit, 1995 in Munnar. Threats: Loss of habitat; Human interference.Trade: Not known. Other Comments: Isolated population in Alagarkoil, possibly subspecies. Status: -IUCN: ENDANGERED. Criteria based on: B1, 2c (Restricted distribution, limited location, continuing decline in extent of occurrence, area of occupancy and/or quality of habitat). -CITES: No. -IWPA (1972; 91): Schedule IV. -RDB, National (1994): No. -RDB, International (1996): No. Recommendations: -Research management: Survey; Taxonomic and morphological genetic studies. -PHVA: Pending. Captive Program Recommendations: -Captive Breeding: Pending. -Level of difficulty: Very difficult. Existing Captive Programs: None. -Names of facilities: —. Sources: 40, 41, 72, 290, 192. Compilers: A. Rajendran, V.P. Ajit, S. Riyazuddin, T.S.N. Murthy, P.T. Cherian, M.S. Ravichandran, A. Choudhury, A. Kumar, R. Karthik. 439. Uropeltis rubrolineatus (Günther, 1875) — LRnt — (Red-lined shieldtail). Family: Uropeltidae. Taxonomic status: Species. Habit: Fossorial. Habitat: Semi-evergreen, moist deciduous and dry deciduous forests, plantation.Global Distribution: ENDEMIC to Western Ghats. Current Regional Distribution: Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. -Elevation: above 50-1000 m. -Range (sq. km): > 20,000. -Area Occupied (Sq. km): > 2,000. -Number of locations: Many (Bhimashankar; Pune; Belgium; Panchgani; Dharwad; Mumbai;. Marthandam in Kanyakumari Dist.; Anamalais). Population Trends: -% Decline: Not known. -Time / Rate (Yrs or gens): Not known. -No. of Mature Individuals: Not known. Global Population: Not known. Data Quality: General field studies (Ghate, 1982-89 in Pune; M.V. Rajendran, 1972). Recent Field Studies: T.S.N. Murthy, 1990. Threats: Loss of habitat. Trade: No. Other Comments: It was synonymised with Uropeltis phipsonii by C. Gans in 1966, but later considered distinct by several subsequent authors.Status: -IUCN: LOWER RISK -neAR THREATENED. -Criteria based on: —. -CITES: No. -IWPA (1972; 91): Schedule IV. -RDB, National (1994): No. -RDB, International (1996): No. Recommendations: -Research management: Survey-in Karnataka, Monitoring. -PHVA: No. Captive Program Recommendations: -Captive Breeding: No. -Level of difficulty: No. Existing Captive Programs: None. -Names of facilities: —. Sources: 49, 72, 74, 116, 130, 192, 258, 290. Compilers: A. Rajendran, V.P. Ajit, S. Riyazuddin, T.S.N. Murthy, P.T. Cherian, M. Ravichandran, A. Choudhury, A. Kumar. 440. Uropeltis rubromaculatus (Beddome, 1867) — EN (B1, 2c) — (Red-spotted shieldtail). Family: Uropeltidae. Taxonomic status: Species. Habit: Fossorial; wet soil. Habitat: Montane evergreen forests; Tea estates. Global Distribution: ENDEMIC to Western Ghats. Current Regional Distribution: Kerala and Tamil Nadu. -Elevation: above 1600 m. -Range (sq. km): < 5,000. -Area Occupied (Sq. km): < 2,000. -Number of locations: 4 (Anamalais; Nilgiris; Pallivasal Estate; Munnar). Population Trends: -% Decline: Not known . -Time / Rate (Yrs or gens): Not known. No. of Mature Individuals: Not known. Global Population: Not known. Data Quality: General field studies (M.V. Rajendran, 1969, ’72, ’73). Recent Field Studies: V.P. Ajit, 1996 in Munnar. Threats: Loss of habitat; Edaphic factors; Pesticides.Trade: Report of BCPP CAMP on reptiles of India
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