A review of Chiropterological studies and a distributional list of the Bat Fauna of India

Saikia, Uttam

doi:10.26515/rzsi/v118/i3/2018/121056

rzsi

2018

DOI: 10.26515/rzsi/v118/i3/2018/121056

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A review of Chiropterological studies and a distributional list of the Bat Fauna of India

Uttam Saikia

Abstract: A historical review of studies on various aspects of the bat fauna of India is presented. Based on published information and study of museum specimens, an upto date checklist of the bat fauna of India including 127 species in 40 genera is being provided. Additionaly, new distribution localities for Indian bat species recorded after Bates and Harrison, 1997 is also provided. Since the systematic status of many species occurring in the country is unclear, it is proposed that an integrative taxonomic approach may… Show more

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A report on chiropterological investigations in some major caves of East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya, India

Saikia

2018

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An investigation was conducted to determine the diversity and abundance of bat fauna in some of the major caves of east Jaintia hills district of Meghalaya. A total of 11 bat species of 04 families were recorded from the surveyed caves. A few of the caves were found to be devoid of any discernable bat population while another few still harbour a significant populations of several bat species and thus could be priority areas for future conservation initiatives.

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A report on chiropterological investigations in some major caves of East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya, India

Saikia

2018

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Distribution and roosting ecology of the lesser mousetailed bat, <i>Rhinopoma hardwickii</i> Gray, 1831 (Chiroptera: Rhinopomatidae)

Elangovan

2022

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The mouse-tailed bats belong to family Rhinopomatidae face serious threat due to habitat destruction. A study on distribution, roost selection and reproductive behaviour of the lesser mouse-tailed bat, Rhinopoma hardwickii (Gray, 1831) was carried out in Uttar Pradesh as the state holds good number of historical monuments and natural caves suitable for survival of R. hardwickii. The individuals of R. hardwickii were characterized by long free tail, well developed muzzle like snout of pig, connected ear pinnae and hairless lower abdomen. The distribution of R. hardwickii was observed in dry and rocky regions of Uttar Pradesh. The roosts of R. hardwickii found in historical monuments, abandoned buildings and natural caves. The average temperature (29.8 Â± 2.0 Â°C) and relative humidity (63.6 Â± 4.2 %) did not fluctuate among the roosts. The colony size was ranged from 120 to 930 individuals. The bats occupied the surface of wall and attics solitarily during summer and clustered during winter. Rhinopoma hardwickii shared roost with R. microphyllum (Brunnich, 1782), Taphozous nudiventris (Cretzschmar, 1826) and Hipposideros fulvus (Gray, 1838). The individuals of R. hardwickii undergone mating during February-March and the gravid females gave birth during June-July. The study suggests that R. hardwickii preferred arid region wherein monuments, abandoned buildings and natural caves abundant, as they offer suitable conditions and reduced disturbance for their survival. Thus, the monuments which harbour R. hardwickii need to be protected without much renovation and human disturbances.

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Nipah virus survey in Pteropus medius of eastern and northeastern region of India, 2022–2023

Mohandas,

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Mathapati

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IntroductionIndia has experienced seven outbreaks of the Nipah virus (NiV) since 2001, primarily occurring in the southern and eastern regions of the country. The southern region has been the main site for these outbreaks. In contrast, the eastern region, which borders Bangladesh, has not reported any outbreaks since 2007. However, Bangladesh continues to experience nearly annual outbreaks, indicating a significant lack of surveillance in that area. To improve the country’s preparedness and to gather support for enhancing public health surveillance in eastern and northeastern states near the area affected by the NiV, a cross-sectional survey was conducted to determine the prevalence of NiV in the bat species Pteropus medius in Bihar, West Bengal, Assam, and Meghalaya states in India, which are adjacent to Bangladesh.MethodsThroat and rectal swabs, blood samples, and organ samples were collected. Real-time quantitative reverse transcription PCR (qRT-PCR) was utilized for the detection of Nipah viral RNA, and sequencing was conducted for further confirmation. Bat IgG enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was employed for antibody detection.ResultsThroat and rectal swab samples of 212 P. medius tested for NiV using qRT- PCR were found negative, whereas organ samples of two (one each from West Bengal and Bihar) out of the 10 bats collected tested positive. The retrieved NiV genome (~91%) showed close homology to the NiV-Bangladesh genotype indicating the circulation of two geographically distinct NiV strains in India. The seroprevalence estimated by ELISA ranged from 23 to 65% in the studied states.DiscussionThe serological and virological evidence obtained from the study indicates that a broader geographical area is under threat of spillover in India. It’s crucial to implement a One Health approach connecting bat surveillance studies with human surveillance and risk factor studies in the region.

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A review of Chiropterological studies and a distributional list of the Bat Fauna of India

Cited by 3 publications

References 147 publications

A report on chiropterological investigations in some major caves of East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya, India

A report on chiropterological investigations in some major caves of East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya, India

Distribution and roosting ecology of the lesser mousetailed bat, <i>Rhinopoma hardwickii</i> Gray, 1831 (Chiroptera: Rhinopomatidae)

Nipah virus survey in Pteropus medius of eastern and northeastern region of India, 2022–2023

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