Diversity and Microhabitat Association of Spider Fauna in Manas National Park, Assam, India

Manas National Park (MNP) in Assam, India, harbors a rich diversity of spider fauna, with 73 species recorded across 47 genera and 16 families. Family Araneidae was the most abundant, representing 28.77% of the total species. The study, conducted from September 2018 to August 2021, used semi-quantitative sampling in woodland, grassland, and riparian habitats, revealing that woodland areas hosted the highest diversity (54.17%). Orb-weaver spiders dominated (45.21%), with leaf surfaces being the most common microhabitat (42.47%). These findings underscore MNP's significance as a conservation priority area due to its high spider diversity, which serves as an indicator of ecosystem health.

Daimary, M. J., Saikia, P. K., Saikia, M. K., Borah, K. J., Saikia, B. P., & Sarma, K. (2024). Diversity and Microhabitat Association of Spider Fauna in Manas National Park, Assam, India. Environment and Ecology, 42(1), 163–180. https://doi.org/10.60151/envec/kyln9948