Protanilla wardi

The two known specimens of this species were collected from Silent Valley National Park, which forms the core area of the Nilgiri Biosphere Region. The specimens were collected from leaf litter of approximately 2 cm thickness. The study area is situated at an altitude of 900 m above mean sea level. It is a shady place exposed to limited sunlight. Mean annual temperature of the region is 20.2 °C with average annual rainfall 6066 mm and 95% relative humidity.

Distribution based on Regional Taxon Lists
Oriental Region: India.

Nomenclature

 *  wardi. Protanilla wardi Bharti & Akbar, 2015: 574, figs. 1-3 (w.) INDIA.