Diversity and Feeding Behavior of Toads (Amphibia: Anura) in District Abbottabad Khyber Paktunkhwa, Pakistan

Aqsa Rehman, Muhammad Fiaz Khan, Shabir Ahmed and Saira Bibi
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Saira Bibi: Department of Zoology, Hazara University Mansehra, Khyber Paktunkhwa, Pakistan

JOJ Wildlife & Biodiversity, 2020, vol. 2, issue 1, 33-40

Abstract: Geographically Pakistan is distinctive country harboring two zoogeographical regions which are provided with 15 types of habitats. Nine amphibian species are endemic to Pakistan. Despite this richness, there is lack of knowledge regarding diversity of amphibians as very few species have been thoroughly studied and very small area has been explored. This has led to the uncertainties regarding distribution of amphibians in the country. Furthermore, distribution ranges of amphibians have been changed and systemized survey work is required to update baseline information in the country. Diversity of Toads (Amphibia: Anura) among amphibians is great, inhabiting different type of ecosystems. Toads are most important and common in distribution. Therefore, biodiversity of toads has been studied from district Abbottabad, Pakistan. In all, six species of toads have been reported from this region. They have tremendous potential for control of insect pests. Their diversity and role in biological pest control have been studied in this paper.

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Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.19080/JOJWB.2020.02.555582

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