Reptiles of MeghamalaiBhupathy & Sathishkumar 4954been made to study the reptiles of this area (Bhupathy et al. 2009;Chandramouli & Ganesh 2010). In the present paper, we update the reptile fauna of Meghamalai area and provide data on species richness, composition, distribution with respect to Indian biogeographic zones and their threat status. MethodsMeghamalai (9 0 30'-10 0 30'N & 77 0 -78 0 30'E) is located in Theni Forest Division (Theni District) of Tamil Nadu state (Fig. 1). Herpetofauna of the area was studied by Sálim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History (SACON) during 2006-2008, wherein reptiles were sampled in three belt transects (21km 2 ; Bhupathy et al. 2009; Fig. 1) using quadrat, and time constrained visual encounter survey (TCVES) protocols (Campbell & Christman 1982;Crump & Scott 1994) on seasonal basis during day-light hours. However, specimen collection was not done due to non-availability of permits. An inventory of reptile fauna of the area was made based on historic collections and reviews (Boulenger 1891;

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