Biology of the Forest Cane Turtle, Vijayachelys silvatica, in South India

Whitaker, Nikhil; Vijaya, J.

doi:10.2744/ccb-0756.1

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“…However, a recent study states that this community has "little knowledge" of the species (Vasudevan et al 2010). Our study strongly suggests otherwise, and is largely in conjunction with the ecology of the species assimilated through field-based surveys and local perceptions (Vijaya 1982a;Moll et al 1986;Whitaker & Vijaya 2009). In addition, it provides a list of possible sites of occurrence (Appendix I) that could inform future surveys.…”

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Local ecological knowledge of the threatened Cochin Forest Cane Turtle Vijayachelys silvatica and Travancore Tortoise Indotestudo travancorica from the Anamalai Hills of the Western Ghats, India

Kanagavel¹,

Raghavan²

2012

J. Threat. Taxa

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Local ecological knowledge of the threatened Cochin Forest Cane Turtle Vijayachelys silvatica and Travancore Tortoise Indotestudo travancorica from the Anamalai Hills of the Western Ghats, India

Kanagavel¹,

Raghavan²

2012

J. Threat. Taxa

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“…Previous studies have found that mating in V. silvatica was observed during June to September and oviposition in the months of January and February (Whitaker and Vijaya 2009). Vijayachelys silvatica often shows aggression toward other males, leading to damage of scutes during the breeding season (Deepak and Vasudevan 2012).…”

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Endocrine Profiling of Endangered Tropical Chelonians Using Noninvasive Fecal Steroid Analyses

Umapathy

Veerappan

Kumar

et al. 2015

Chelonian Conservation and Biology

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“…On the other hand, the Cochin forest cane turtle, known to be a habitat specialist associated with evergreen vegetation, has also been found in semievergreen, deciduous, and bamboo vegetation types at elevations of 180-800 m a.s.l. [12][13][14][15]. Cane turtles do not have an affinity to perennial water sources, though they have algal growth on their carapace [12,15].…”

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“…[12][13][14][15]. Cane turtles do not have an affinity to perennial water sources, though they have algal growth on their carapace [12,15].…”

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“…Although there are studies which have focused specifically on one or both the species [12,15], systematic conservation assessments and on-ground conservation action remain lacking. Amidst this scenario of unavailable population estimates and systematic threat assessments [12], we carried out a survey in the forest areas of southern WG, using a combination of ecological and socioeconomic methods, to improve our understanding of the two species.…”

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Population, Ecology, and Threats to Two Endemic and Threatened Terrestrial Chelonians of the Western Ghats, India

Kanagavel¹,

Rehel

Raghavan³

2013

ISRN Biodiversity

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The Western Ghats part of the Western Ghats-Sri Lanka hotspot harbors two endemic terrestrial chelonians, the Cochin forest cane turtle Vijayachelys silvatica and the Travancore tortoise Indotestudo travancorica. Population estimates as well as information on the scale and intensity of threats for these chelonians are largely unavailable. This study attempts to address these gaps for two hill ranges of the Western Ghats. Thirty random quadrats at eight forest ranges were surveyed for chelonians and their carapaces recording any found en route and also during opportunistic surveys. Three live V. silvatica and 38 I. travancorica were subsequently encountered and had overall densities of 0.006 and 0.03 individuals per hectare, respectively. These chelonians were found at quadrats with lower light intensity and soil temperature. Nine carapaces were found during the field surveys: seven the result of human consumption, one trapped in a pit, and another consumed by a wild animal. In addition to field surveys, household surveys in 26 indigenous and nonindigenous human settlements resulted in the observation of one V. silvatica and 38 I. travancorica including a carapace. Roads were surveyed to assess the threat they posed to chelonians, resulting in the observation of two I. travancorica road kills. Increased interactions and discussions between the management authorities and local communities need to be promoted if chelonian conservation is to improve in the landscape.

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Biology of the Forest Cane Turtle, Vijayachelys silvatica, in South India

Cited by 12 publications

References 7 publications

Local ecological knowledge of the threatened Cochin Forest Cane Turtle Vijayachelys silvatica and Travancore Tortoise Indotestudo travancorica from the Anamalai Hills of the Western Ghats, India

Local ecological knowledge of the threatened Cochin Forest Cane Turtle Vijayachelys silvatica and Travancore Tortoise Indotestudo travancorica from the Anamalai Hills of the Western Ghats, India

Endocrine Profiling of Endangered Tropical Chelonians Using Noninvasive Fecal Steroid Analyses

Population, Ecology, and Threats to Two Endemic and Threatened Terrestrial Chelonians of the Western Ghats, India

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