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Current Status of Amphibian Research in Meghalaya (2020–2025): A Systematic Review of Diversity, Reproductive Ecology, Bioacoustics, Taxonomy, and Conservation

Author(s) Mr. Nangteinambha Dohling, Dr. P. Wankitlang Shangpliang
Country India
Abstract Meghalaya, situated within the Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspot of Northeast India, supports one of the richest amphibian assemblages in the Indian subcontinent. Characterized by exceptionally high rainfall, varied altitudinal gradients, dense forest ecosystems, limestone caves, and numerous temporary wetlands, the state provides highly suitable habitats for diverse amphibian communities. During the period from 2020 to 2025, amphibian research in Meghalaya expanded considerably, particularly in the fields of reproductive ecology, developmental biology, taxonomy, bioacoustics, ecotoxicology, and conservation biology. The present review synthesizes recent scientific investigations conducted in Meghalaya with special emphasis on anuran amphibians. Studies revealed remarkable reproductive diversity, unique breeding adaptations, developmental plasticity, cryptic species diversity, and the ecological significance of community-managed forests and freshwater habitats. Several new species and distributional records were documented using integrative approaches combining morphology, molecular phylogenetics, and bioacoustics. Research also highlighted the growing threats posed by habitat destruction, agricultural contaminants, urbanization, and climate variability. The review identifies major research gaps including limited long-term monitoring, inadequate ecological modelling, insufficient disease surveillance, and poor understanding of climate change impacts on amphibian populations. Future research directions are proposed, including the integration of molecular ecology, acoustic monitoring, conservation genomics, ecotoxicology, and community-based conservation strategies. This review serves as a comprehensive synthesis of amphibian studies in Meghalaya from 2020–2025 and provides a baseline for future herpetological research and conservation planning in Northeast India.
Keywords Amphibians, Meghalaya, reproductive ecology, bioacoustics, taxonomy, conservation, Northeast India, anurans, ecotoxicology, systematic review.
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Published In Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On 2026-05-13
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