New herpetofaunal observations from Laos based on photo records
The results of herpetological surveys conducted throughout Laos in 2016–2019 resulted in signifcant records at the country and provincial levels for several amphibian and reptile species, other than lizards. Three species, namely Quasipaa verrucospinosa, Gracixalus quangi, and Theloderma lateriticum, were recorded for Laos for the frst time. The occurrences of Glyphoglossus molossus, Subsessor bocourti, and […]
A new caruncle-bearing fanged frog (Limnonectes, Dicroglossidae) from Laos and Thailand
A new species of the dicroglossid frog genus Limnonectes is described from recent and historical museum specimens collected in central and southern Laos and northeastern Thailand. Limnonectes savan sp. nov. has males that bear a caruncle on top of the head, and most closely resembles L. dabanus from adjacent southern Vietnam and eastern Cambodia. However, […]
A new cascade frog (Amphibia: Ranidae) from Laos and Vietnam
A new frog species of the family Ranidae is described from 44 specimens from the mountainsof southern Laos and central Vietnam. Rana khalam, new species, is distinguished by having the first fingerlonger than the second; a distinct, round tympanum about one-half the diameter of the eye; a small, roundouter metatarsal tubercle; a ventrolateral band of […]
Notes on a collection of amphibians and reptiles from southern Laos, with a discussion of the occurence of indo-malayan species
Investigations of herpetological biodiversity were conducted at two adjacent localities of southern Laos. Our surveys focused on the Boloven Highlands and the adjacent lowland area of the Xepian National Biodiversity and Conservation Area. A preliminary list of 75 species (22 amphibians, 1 chelonian, 25 lizards, and 27 snakes) is established, of which two are undescribed, […]
A new species of Leptolalax (Anura: Megophryidae) from Laos
we describe a new species of megophryid frog in the genus Leptolalax from southern Laos. Leptolalax aereus sp. nov. is distinguished from its congeners by a combination of size (25.1–28.9 mm in 28 adult males, 27.1–38.6 mm in 12 adult females), absence of distinct black or dark brown dorsolateral markings on head, near immaculate white […]
NAFRI Research Report: Farmers’ access to credit in the Lao PDR
The agricultural sector plays an important role in the development of the Lao PDR. In 2017, the growth rate of GDP was 6.9%. The growth rate of the agricultural sector increased by 2.9% contributing to 17.7% of the country’s GDP. In addition, the agriculture sector contributed to 60.8% of total employment. The financial sector largely […]
Twelve new records of Pteridophytes from Bolaven Plateau, southern Laos
Twelve pteridophytes from six families are reported from the Bolaven Plateau, southern Laos, as new records to the flora of Laos. For each species, voucher specimens, photographs and additional information including geographical distribution, ecology and taxonomic notes are provided.
Twenty-Five new species records in the flora of Laos
Twenty-five plant taxa in 14 families are newly recorded for the flora of Laos. The genus Sarcopyramis (Melastomataceae) is new to the country. For each taxon, voucher specimens, the general distribution and photographs, together with taxonomic notes, are provided.
Typification of names in Kaempferia (Zingiberaceae) in the flora of Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam
Neotypes are designated for five names in Kaempferia (Zingiberaceae) from Lao PDR, namely K. attapeuensis Picheans. & Koonterm, K. champasakensis Picheans. & Koonterm, K. gigantiphylla Picheans. & Koonterm, K. sawanensis Picheans. & Koonterm and K. xiengkhouangensis Picheans. & Phokham.
Two new species of Sonerila Roxb. (Melastomataceae) from Laos
Two new species of Sonerila Roxb. (Melastomataceae), S. erectifolia Phonep., Soulad. & Tagane sp. nov. from southern Laos, and S. souvannii Phonep. & Soulad. sp. nov. from central Laos, are described and illustrated. Comparisons with morphologically similar species are presented, along with ecological information and preliminary conservation status. A key to the species of Sonerila […]
