Bhoj Kumar Acharya, Iswar Kumar Chettri, Bishal Thakuri, Roshan Tamang, Thangsuanlian Naulak , Aita Hang Subb and Sailendra Dewan

Indian Journal of Ecology |  July 3, 2025

High-altitude wetlands in the Himalaya are critical biodiversity rich ecosystems, supporting unique alpine flora and fauna while providing essential ecosystem services to downstream communities. However, due to their remote locations and extreme environmental conditions, these ecosystems remain understudied. This study presents a comprehensive faunal assessment of the Tembao Wetland Complex (TWC) in Sikkim, India, located at an elevation of 5,200 m asl. The study recorded five butterfly species, indicating the presence of diverse insect life adapted to high-altitude conditions. Observation of (Boulenger’s Lazy Toad), reaffirmed the significance Scutiger boulengeri of TWC as a key breeding ground for high-altitude amphibians.