Reptiles in pakistan- Wildlife- Reptiles,

1. Reptiles in Pakistan
Presentation by: Muhammad Abuzar
Department: Zoology

2. Biodiversity of Reptiles
• There are 195 species of reptiles
are known in Pakistan.
• 13 species are believed to be
Endemic.
• 72 snake species found in
Pakistan, only 14 marine and 12
terrestrial snake species are
poisonous; most well known are
the Indian cobra, common krait,
saw-scaled viper and Russel's
viper.

3. Common Names of
Reptiles Found in
Pakistan
Scientific Names of
Reptiles found in
Pakistan
FAMILY: EMYDIDAE (Pond Turtles
and River Turtles)
1) Brown River Turtle.
2) Sawback Turtle.
1. Kachuga smithii.
2. Kachuga tecta tecta.
FAMILY: TESTUDINIDAE (Tortoise)
1) Afghan Tortoise.
2) Sindh Star Tortoise.
1. Agrionemys horsfieldii.
2. Geochelone elegans
FAMILY: COROCODYLIDAE
(Crocodiles)
1) The Mugger
1. Crocodylus palustris palustris.
FAMILY: GAVIALIDAE (Gharial)
1) Gharial 1. Gavialis gangeticus
FAMILY: GEKKONIDAE (Eyelid and
Lidless Geckoes).
1) Nikolsky Spider Gecko.
1. Cyrtopodium agamuroides.
2. Rhinogecko femoralis.

4. Endemic Species
• Mugger:
Marsh crocodile is in danger partially due to
over hunting. The species is now nearly extinct and only
occur in small numbers in Sindh and a few areas in
Baluchistan.
• Gharial:
It is seen in small numbers between the Sukkur
and Guddu barrages.

5. Mugger Crocodile

6. Snakes present in Pakistan
Of the 72 snake species found in Pakistan, only 14
marine and 12 terrestrial species are poisonous.
It includes:
• Indian cobra
• Common krait
• Sawscaled viper
• Russels viper
Lizards found in Pakistan
• Varanus flavescens(yellow monitor)
• Uromastix Harwichii(spiny tailed lizard)
• Eublepharis Macularius(Leopard Gecko)

7. National and International park for
Reptile of Pakistan
1.Kirthar National park:
Some of the reptiles found in the park are the Rock python, Sind cobra,
Russell's viper, Sawscaled viper, Sind krait, Royal rat snake, tortoises,
monitor lizards, Sind crocodile (possibly extinct) and different species of
lizard and chameleon.

8. 2.Hingol National Park:
Covering about 610,043 ha, Hingol National Park, the largest National Park
in Pakistan, lies on the Makran coast approximately 190 km from Karachi.
The area was for the first time declared reserved in 1988.

9. Wildlife Conservation
Wildlife conservation is the practice of protective wild plants and wild
animals and their habitat.
Methods
• Protection by law:
Laws should be enacted to protect wildlife species of reptiles.
• Restoration of original habitat:
Restoration of original habitat to be build in the deforested areas.
• Banned on hunting:
Hunting should be banned to protect the species of reptiles.
• Training of wildlife management:
Training of wildlife forest officers, wildlife ecologist is essential for
conservation of wildlife.

10. Conservation Project For Reptiles
Marine Turtle Conservation Project
• Sindh Wildlife Department started this Project in 1980
• To protect turtles that come to nest to Karachi’s beaches
• Staff collects turtle’s eggs and transfer to secure places
• Hatchling then counted ,weighed , measured and released into Sea
• Project managed to release 430,000 hatchlings into Sea
• Tagged 2000 mother turtles

11. Importance
Reptiles have significant economic value for
Food
Ecological services
1.Insect control
2.Medicinal products
3.Leather goods
4.Pet trade

12. Ecological roles of reptiles
1. Maintain food chain
2. Prevent overpopulation
3. Natural eliminator for insects
Insect and Rodent control
• Reptiles impose an important check to population of rodents and insect
• E.g Indian cobra actually prevent spread of disease carrying Rodents
Fish control
• Crocodiles present in wet land prevent increase of fish species
• Reptiles provide huge support to balance the aquatic ecosystem
In Medicine
• Lizard Gila monster produce toxins ,plasma glucose that is synthesized for use in
Anti-Diabetes drug exenatide
• cytotoxic effect of snake venom is being researched as a potential treatment for
cancers

13. Human Interaction
• Humans often avoid interaction with reptiles
• Reptiles scales are considered as fashionable things
• Snake venom is used in vaccines
• Turtles used in Chinese traditional medicines
• Reptiles act as a experimental model for scientific
research e.g lizards