Title Prof. First Name Sathyabhama Last Name Biju
Designation Professor
Department Department of Environmental Studies
Email sdbiju@es.du.ac.in
Webpage https://www.frogindia.org
Phone.no 9871933622
Employement Info
Employee Type Nature Of Employment
Teaching Permanent
Educational Qualifications
Degree/Certification Name Institution Year of Completion
Ph.D. - Ph.D. Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium 2007
Ph.D. - Ph.D. University of Calicut 1999
PG University of Kerala 1987
UG University of Kerala 1985
Teaching Experience (Within Institution)
Designation Duration
Scientist 16-03-1992 To 25-08-2004 (12 years, 5 months, 9 days)
Herpetologist 19-08-2004 To 20-02-2006 (1 years, 6 months, 1 days)
Reader 26-02-2006 To 26-02-2009 (3 years)
Associate Professor 26-02-2009 To 26-08-2012 (3 years, 6 months)
Professor 26-02-2012 To 26-02-2022 (10 years)
Senior Professor 24-02-2022 To 26-08-2022 (6 months, 2 days)
Administrative Experience (Within Institution)
Designation Duration
Dean 08-05-2019 To 07-09-2020 (1 years, 3 months, 30 days)
Head of the Department 07-05-2019 To 24-05-2022 (3 years, 17 days)
Research Supervision Overview
PhD Scholars Supervised PhD Degrees Awarded Theses Submitted
7 6 0
Research Publications
Title of Article Type of Publication Name of Journal ISSN Journal Volume Year Link to Article DOI (Digital Object Identifier)
Hand and foot musculature of Sooglossoidea: synapomorphies, convergences and hind limb digging behaviour in anurans Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Biological Journal of the Linnean Society 135 (2) org/10.1093/biolinnean/blab145

Systematics and phylogeny of Philautus Gistel, 1848 (Anura, Rhacophoridae) in the Western Ghats of India, with descriptions of 12 new species Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society 155 (2) doi.org/10.1111/j.1096-3642.2008.00466.x

New microhylid frog genus from Peninsular India with Southeast Asian affinity suggests multiple Cenozoic biotic exchanges between India and Eurasia Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Scientific Reports 9 (1906) doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-38133-x

The impact of conservation on the status of the world's vertebrates Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Science 330(6010) 10.1126/science.1194442

Discovery of a new family of amphibians from Northeast India with ancient links to Africa Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Proceedings of the Royal Society B 279 (1737) doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2012.0150

Evolutionary History of the Asian Horned Frogs (Megophryinae): Integrative approaches to timetree dating in the absence of a fossil record Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Molecular Biology and Evolution 34 (3) doi.org/10.1093/molbev/msw267

Global patterns of diversification in the history of modern amphibians Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), USA 104 (3) doi.org/10.1073/pnas.0608378104

New frog family from India reveals an ancient biogeographical link with the Seychelles Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Nature 425 https://www.nature.com/articles/nature02019 doi.org/10.1038/nature02019

Gradual adaptation toward a range-expansion phenotype initiated the global radiation of toads Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Science 327 (5966) 10.1126/science.1181707

Phylogenetic position and generic placement, with taxonomic insights on other minervaryan frogs (Dicroglossidae: Minervarya) in the Andaman and Nicobar Archipelago Vertebrate Zoology (72) org/10.3897/vz.72.e79496

Hiding in Plain Sight: Rain Water Puddles in Nicobar Islands of India Reveal Abundance of a New Frog Species of the Genus Microhyla Tschudi, 1838 (Anura: Microhylidae) Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Zoological Studies 61 10.6620/ZS.2022.61-02

DNA Barcoding and Systematic Review of Minervaryan Frogs (Dicroglossidae: Minervarya) of Peninsular India: Resolution of a Taxonomic Conundrum with Description of a New Species. Asian Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Herpetological Research 12 (4) 10.16373/j.cnki.ahr.210023

Lost, forgotten, and overlooked: systematic reassessment of two lesser-known toad species (Anura, Bufonidae) from Peninsular India and another wide-ranging northern species Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Zoosystematics and Evolution 97 (2) org/10.3897/zse.97.61770

A tiny new species of Microhyla Tschudi, 1838 (Amphibia: Anura: Microhylidae) from Belitung Island and Southeastern Sumatra, Indonesia. Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Zootaxa 5027 (4) org/10.11646/zootaxa.5027.4.1

Phylogenetic position of the poorly known montane cascade frog Amolops monticola (Ranidae) and description of a new closely related species from Northeast India Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Journal of Natural History, London 55 org/10.1080/00222933.2021.1946185

An integrative approach to infer systematic relationships and define species groups in the shrub frog genus Raorchestes, with description of five new species from the Western Ghats, India Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals PeerJ 9 org/10.7717/peerj.10791

New insights on the systematics and reproductive behaviour in tree frogs of the genus Feihyla, with description of a new related genus from Asia (Anura, Rhacophoridae) Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Zootaxa 4878 (1) org/10.11646/zootaxa.4878.1.1

Taxonomic review of the Asian Horned Frogs (Amphibia: Megophrys Kuhl & Van Hasselt) of Northeast India and Bangladesh previously misidentified as M. parva (Boulenger), with descriptions of three new species. Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Journal of Natural History 54 (1-4) org/10.1080/00222933.2020.1736679

A new Microhyla species (Anura: Microhylidae) from riparian evergreen forest in the eastern Himalayan state of Arunachal Pradesh, India Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Zootaxa 4674 (1) org/10.11646/zootaxa.4674.1.5

Multiple Independent Recruitment of Sodefrin Precursor-Like Factors in Anuran Sexually Dimorphic Glands Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Molecular Biology and Evolution 36(9) doi.org/10.1093/molbev/msz115

A New species of Micryletta frog (Microhylidae) from Northeast India Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals PeerJ 7 org/10.7717/peerj.7012

Rediscovery of Micryletta inornata (Boulenger, 1890) from Sumatra: redescription, molecular identity and taxonomic implications. Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Zootaxa 4613(1) 10.11646/ZOOTAXA.4613.1.5

Systematic revision of Microhyla (Microhylidae) frogs of South Asia: a molecular, morphological, and acoustic assessment Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Vertebrate Zoology 1864-5755 69(1) 10.26049/VZ69-1-2019-01

Cryptic diversity within the Megophrys major species group (Amphibia: Megophryidae) of the Asian Horned Frogs: Phylogenetic perspectives and a taxonomic revision of South Asian taxa, with descriptions of four new species. Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Zootaxa 4523 (1) 10.11646/zootaxa.4523.1.1.

Phylogeny and classification of Fejervaryan frogs (Anura: Dicroglossidae) Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Salamandra 54
Delineating Microhyla ornata (Anura, Microhylidae): Mitochondrial DNA barcodes resolve century old taxonomic misidentification. Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Mitochondrial DNA Part B Resources 3 org/10.1080/23802359.2018.1501286

An integrative taxonomic review of the South Asian microhylid genus Uperodon Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Zootaxa 4384(1) org/10.11646/zootaxa.4384.1.1

Description of four new species of Burrowing Frogs in the Fejervarya rufescens complex (Dicroglossidae) with notes on morphological affinities of Fejervarya species in the Western Ghats. Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Zootaxa 4277 (4) org/10.11646/zootaxa.4277.4.1

Seven new species of Night Frogs (Anura, Nyctibatrachidae) from the Western Ghats Biodiversity Hotspot of India, with remarkably high diversity of diminutive forms Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals PeerJ 5 org/10.7717/peerj.3007

Molecular and morphological study of leaping frogs (Anura, Ranixalidae) with description of two new species Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals PLoS One 11(11) org/10.1371/journal.pone.0166326

From clinging to digging: The postembryonic skeletal ontogeny of the Indian Purple Frog, Nasikabatrachus sahyadrensis (Anura: Nasikabatrachidae). Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals PLoS One 11(3) org/10.1371/journal.pone.0151114

Unearthing the fossorial tadpoles of the Indian Dancing Frog family Micrixalidae. Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals PLoS One 11(3) org/10.1371/journal.pone.0151781

On the taxonomic status of Ichthyophis husaini Pillai & Ravichandran, 1999 (Amphibia: Gymnophiona: Ichthyophiidae). Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Zootaxa 4079 (1) org/10.11646/zootaxa.4079.1.10

Frankixalus, a new rhacophorid genus of tree hole breeding frogs with oophagous tadpoles Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals PLoS One 11(1) org/10.1371/journal.pone.0145727

A new species of Microhyla (Anura: Microhylidae) from Sri Lanka: an integrative taxonomic approach Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Zootaxa 4066 (3) org/10.11646/zootaxa.4066.3.9

Tadpole consumption is a direct threat to the Endangered Purple frog Nasikabatrachus sahyadrensis Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Salamandra 0036-3375 51(3)
Patterns of reproductive‐mode evolution in Old World tree frogs (Anura, Rhacophoridae) Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Zoologica Scripta 44(5) org/10.1111/zsc.12121

The Impact of Anchored Phylogenomics and Taxon Sampling on Phylogenetic Inference in Narrow-mouthed Frogs (Anura, Microhylidae) Cladistics 32(2) doi.org/10.1111/cla.12118

A unique mating strategy without physical contact during fertilization in Bombay Night Frog (Nyctibatrachus humayuni) with the description of a new form of amplexus and female call. Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals PeerJ 4 org/10.7717/peerj.2117

DNA barcoding reveals unprecedented diversity in Dancing Frogs of India (Micrixalidae, Micrixalus): a taxonomic revision with description of 14 new species Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Ceylon Journal of Science (Biological Sciences) 43 (1) dx.doi.org/10.4038/cjsbs.v43i1.6850

DNA barcoding, phylogeny and systematics of Golden-backed frogs (Hylarana, Ranidae) of the Western Ghats-Sri Lanka biodiversity hotspot, with the description of seven new species Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Contributions to Zoology 1383-4517 83 (4) doi.org/10.1163/18759866-08304004

Vocal behavior of the elusive Purple Frog of India (Nasikabatrachus sahyadrensis), a fossorial species endemic to the Western Ghats. Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals PLoS One 9(2) org/10.1371/journal.pone.0084809

Three new species of horned frogs, Megophrys (Amphibia: Megophryidae), from northeast India, with a resolution to the identity of Megophrys boettgeri populations reported from the region Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Zootaxa 3722 (2) org/10.11646/zootaxa.3722.2.2

Systematics of the caecilian family Chikilidae (Amphibia: Gymnophiona) with the description of three new species of Chikila from northeast India Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Zootaxa 3666 (4) doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3666.4.1

Taxonomic review of the tree frog genus Rhacophorus (Anura: Rhacophoridae), from the Western Ghats, India, with description of ontogenetic colour changes and reproductive behaviour. Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Zootaxa 3636 (2) org/10.11646/zootaxa.3636.2.3

Vocal behavior in the Ponmudi bush frog: repertoire and individual variation Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Herpetologica 69 org/10.1655/HERPETOLOGICA-D-11-00042

The vocal repertoire of Pseudophilautus kani, a shrub frog (Anura: Rhacophoridae) from the Western Ghats of India Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Bioacoustics 22 org/10.1080/09524622.2012.712750

Scaling a global plan into regional strategies for amphibian conservation. Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Alytes 29 (1–4)
Mountain associated clade endemism in an ancient frog family (Nyctibatrachidae) on the Indian subcontinent. Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 1055-7903 62 (3) doi.org/10.1016/j.ympev.2011.11.027

A new low altitude species of Megophrys Kuhl and Van Hasselt (Amphibia: Megophryidae), from Assam, northeast India. Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Zootaxa 1175-5334 3059 (1) doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3059.1.2

A taxonomic review of the Night Frog genus Nyctibatrachus Boulenger, 1882 in the Western Ghats, India (Anura: Nyctibatrachidae) with description of twelve new species. Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Zootaxa 3029 (1) https://www.biotaxa.org/Zootaxa/article/view/zootaxa.3029.1.1 doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3029.1.1

Molecular systematics of caeciliid caecilians (Amphibia: Gymnophiona) of the Western Ghats, India Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 1055-7903 59 (3) https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1055790311000947?via%3Dihub 10.1016/j.ympev.2011.03.002

A ground-dwelling rhacophorid frog from the highest mountain peak of the Western Ghats of India Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Current Science 98 https://www.jstor.org/stable/24111771
Description of two new species of torrent frog, Amolops Cope (Anura: Ranidae) from a degrading forest in the northeast Indian state of Nagaland Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Zootaxa 2408 (1) 10.11646/ZOOTAXA.2408.1.2

Two new endemic genera and a new species of toad (Anura: Bufonidae) from the Western Ghats of India. Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals BMC Research Notes 17560500 2 https://bmcresnotes.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1756-0500-2-241 org/10.1186/1756-0500-2-241

Three new species of striped Ichthyophis (Amphibia: Gymnophiona: Ichthyophiidae) from the northeast Indian states of Manipur and Nagaland Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Zootaxa 1175-5334 2267 (1) doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.2267.1.2

Diodia teres Walt. (Rubiaceae)- A new record for India Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Indian Journal of Forestry 13 No

A novel nesting behaviour of a treefrog, Rhacophorus lateralis in the Western Ghats, India Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Current Science 0011-3891 97 https://www.jstor.org/stable/24112013
Toad radiation reveals into-India dispersal as a source of endemism in the Western Ghats-Sri Lanka biodiversity hotspot Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals BMC Evolutionary Biology ISSN: 2730-7182 9 https://bmcecolevol.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1471-2148-9-131 doi.org/10.1186/1471-2148-9-131

Phylogenetic position of the montane treefrog Polypedates variabilis Jerdon, 1853 (Anura: Rhacophoridae), and description of a related species. Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Organisms, Diversity and Evolution 14396092, 16181077 8 (4) https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1439609208000275 org/10.1016/j.ode.2007.11.004

A new nightfrog, Nyctibatrachus minimus sp. nov. (Anura: Nyctibatrachidae): the smallest frog from India Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Current Science 0011-3891 93 https://www.jstor.org/stable/24099136
Late Cretaceous vicariance in Gondwanan amphibians. Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals PLoS One 1932-6203 1: e74 org/10.1371/journal.pone.0000074

Two new species of Philautus (Anura, Ranidae, Rhacophorinae) from the Western Ghats, India. Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Amphibia-Reptilia 27 (1): 1–9. 0173-5373 27 (1) https://doi.org/10.1163/156853806776051985

A new species of Philautus (Anura, Ranidae, Rhacophorinae)from Ponmudi hill in the Western Ghats of India Journal of Herpetology 39 (3) doi.org/10.1670/133-04A.1

Two new Philautus (Anura, Ranidae, Rhacophorinae) from Ponmudi Hill in the Western Ghats of India Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Copeia 2005 (1) doi.org/10.1643/CH-04-194R1

A new species of frog (Ranidae, Rhacophorinae), Philautus from the rainforest canopy in the Western Ghats, India. Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Current Science 88 https://www.jstor.org/stable/24110112
Reproductive mode in the shrub frog Philautus glandulosus (Jerdon, 1853) (Anura: Rhacophoridae) Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Current Science 84
Lectotypification of two Linnaean specific names in Convolvulaceae Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Taxon 51 10.2307/1555031

Ipomoea parasitica (Kunth) G. Don (Convolvulaceae): A new record for India. Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Rheedea 9712313 22
Relocation of Impatiens anaimudica C.E.C. Fischer and taxonomic status of I. konalarensis Chandrab. et al. Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Rheedea 11
A synopsis to the frog fauna of the Western Ghats, India. Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals ISCB- Occasional Publication 1
A new genus and species of Ranidae (Amphibia, Anura) from south-western India Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Alytes ISSN 0753-4973 19
Rediscovery of Impatiens johnii Barnes (Balsaminaceae), An endemic balsam from Eravikulam National Park, Kerala, India Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Indian Journal of Forestry 22
Two frogs and hundred years. Biodiversity India Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Biodiversity India, ISCB- Publication 8-12
Stictocardia sivarajanii, a new species of Convolvulaceae from Kerala, India Novon 1055-3177 9
Ipomoea mombassana Vatke (Convolvulaceae)- A new record for India Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany 22(2)
Merremia hirta (L.) Merril (Convolvulaceae)- A new record from Peninsular India Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany 18
Merremia cissoides (Convolvulaceae)- A new record for India Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society 90
Taxonomy and nomenclature of some India specie of Hedyotis (Rubiaceae) Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Kew Bulletin 48
Revision of the genus Psilanthus Hook.f. (Rubiaceae, tribe Coffeeae), in India Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Botanical Bulletin of Academia Sinica 33
Notes on the identity and nomenclature of two herbaceous species of Hedyotis L. (Rubiaceae) Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Rheedea ISSN: 2582-2438 (Online edition) ISSN: 0971-2313 (Print edition) 2 https://dx.doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.1992.02.01.02

Lepistesmon verdcourtii, A new species of Convolvulaceae from India, with notes on L. binectariferum and L. leiocalyx Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Kew Bulletin 46
Taxonomic and nomemclatural notes on the Hedyotis corymbosa complex (Rubiaceae) in India Research Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals Taxon 39 doi.org/10.1002/j.1996-8175.1990.tb01100.x

Non-Journal Publications
Title of Publication Type of Publication Publisher Role ISBN Year Link to Publication Level
Diversity and Conservation Status of the Western Ghats Amphibians Chapters in Books Lynx Ediciones, with IUCN Author International
Amphibians of the Indomalayan Realm Chapters in Books Lynx Ediciones, with IUCN Co-Author International
Folk medicine of Kerala: A study on native traditional folk healing art and its practitioners Chapters in Books Deep Publications Co-Author 8185622051 National
Chronicles of Discoveries-The Pursuit of Plants Chapters in Books Kerala Forest Department Author ISBN-10. 8190097814. National
Pterocymbium tinctorium (Blanco) Merr. var. javanicum (R.Br.) Kosterm. (Sterculiaceae): A new introduction to India Chapters in Books Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh Co-Author National
Honors and Awards
Name of the Award Awarding Body Award Category Level Award Date
IUCN/ASG SABIN Award 2008 for amphibian research & conservation IUCN/ASG Research International 22-05-2008
Sanctuary Asia Wildlife Service Award Sanctuary Asia Research National 10-08-2011
Sanctuary Asia Wildlife Service Award Sanctuary Asia Research National 10-08-2011
Sanctuary Asia Wildlife Service Award Sanctuary Asia Research National 10-08-2011
INSA/Royal Society London Fellowship Royal Society London Research International 17-04-2001
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