Diversity of Anuran Amphibian Using Visual Encounter Survey Method Implemented in Three Different Habitats

Amphibian diversity in the study area of Karode Village is located in Vilavancode Taluk of Kanniyakumari District, Tamilnadu, and was surveyed for three months and 12 weeks nights between October to Dec 2024. The amphibians were surveyed during day and night sessions using the visual encounter survey (VES) method at three sampling sites. A total 4 species were recorded, comprised of 3 families. This study contributed of amphibians at despite limited sampling time and sampling outside of the breeding peak. The information generated from this study could be utilised for conservation and long-term monitoring of amphibians of the lowland.