Results of 2023:

• In 2023, KFRI conducted the Monsoon Croaks project, witnessing enthusiastic participation from citizens across Kerala.
• Highlights: Around 200 citizen scientists uploaded 1,223 observations, identifying approximately 80 amphibian species, including those listed on the IUCN Red List.
• Notable Species:  The top most observed species is the Wayanad Bush Frog (Pseudophilautus wynaadensis).
  • Following closely is the Asian Common Toad (Duttaphrynus melanostictus).
  • Other important amphibian species recorded in the bioblitz include:
  • Critically Endangered Resplendent Shrub frog (Raorchestes resplendens).
  • Endangered Malabar Torrent Toad (Blaira ornata).
  • Small Tree Frog (Rhacophorus lateralis).
  • Vulnerable Anaimalai Flying Frog (Rhacophorus pseudomalabaricus).
  • Near Threatened Purple Frog (Nasikabatrachus sahyadrensis).

• Promote and facilitate collaboration and data sharing among members
• Develop standards and tools for data mobilisation, quality, and interoperability
• Provide technical infrastructure for publishing, indexing, and accessing biodiversity data

• Contributes to global assessments such as the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES)
• Supports the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and other international initiatives related to biodiversity conservation

PYQ:

[2015] With reference to an organization known as ‘Birdlife International’ which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It is a Global Partnership of Conservation Organizations.
2. The concept of ‘biodiversity hotspots’ originated from this organization.
3. It identifies the sites known/referred to as ‘Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas’.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3