Prof. Mayuri R. Wijesinghe
Department of Zoology and Environment Sciences
Full papers
Protected Area offences in Sri Lanka: A case study of the Kumana National Park and Panama-Kudumbigala Sanctuary
K.T. Krishan, C.R. Gulegoda, R.P.T.I. Ranasinghe & MR Wijesinghe (2020). Protected Area offences in Sri Lanka: A case study of the Kumana National Park and Panama-Kudumbigala Sanctuary. WILDLANKA, 8(3)108-119.
Inter-population variation in thermal sensitivity of the tropical toad Duttaphrynus melanostictus, across a small spatial scale in Sri Lanka
D.P.H. Algiriyage, H. Jayaweera & M.R. Wijesinghe (2020). Inter-population variation in thermal sensitivity of the tropical toad Duttaphrynus melanostictus, across a small spatial scale in Sri Lanka. Journal of Thermal Biology, 89,102568.
Heavy metal accumulation in two synanthropic avian species in Sri Lanka
W. B. P. S. Fernando, S. P. P. M. Perera, R. M. Vithanarachchi, R. D. Wijesekera & M. R. Wijesinghe (2020). Heavy metal accumulation in two synanthropic avian species in Sri Lanka. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 192, 688 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-020-08654-y
The Popham Arboretum: A refuge for the Grey Slender Loris (Loris lydekkerianus) in an urbanized landscape in Sri Lanka
WAPPD Weerarathne & MR Wijesinghe (2019). The Popham Arboretum: A refuge for the Grey Slender Loris (Loris lydekkerianus) in an urbanized landscape in Sri Lanka. WILDLANKA, 7 (1): 001 – 012.
Effects of habitat change on the web characteristics and fitness of the Giant Wood Spider (Nephila pilipes) in Sri Lanka
Tharaka Wijerathna, Dilini Tharanga, Inoka C Perera & Mayuri R Wijesinghe (2019). Effects of habitat change on the web characteristics and fitness of the Giant Wood Spider (Nephila pilipes) in Sri Lanka, International Journal of Zoology, Article ID 6395015, 6 pages https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/6395015.
Combating Extreme tropical Seasonality: Use of rock Crevices by the Critically Endangered frog Nannophrys marmorata in Sri Lanka
Uvini I. Senanayake, S. Siriwardena, Devaka K. Weerkoon & Mayuri R. Wijesinghe (2019).Combating Extreme tropical Seasonality: Use of rock Crevices by the Critically Endangered frog Nannophrys marmorata in Sri Lanka. Herpetological Conservation and Biology 14(1):261-268.
Screening of selected rice varieties and advanced breeding lines against iron toxicity under field conditions in the low country wet zone of Sri Lanka.
KG Dinuki Ishara Siriwardana, WDP Weerasinghe, GDA Priyantha, KKD Chandrasekara, MDN.Rupasinghe, WRKDWKV Wickramasinghe, I Dissanayake & Mayuri R Wijesinghe (2018). Screening of selected rice varieties and advanced breeding lines against iron toxicity under field conditions in the low country wet zone of Sri Lanka. Tropical Agricultural Research. 30 (2): 33 – 46.
Morphometry and Population dynamics of Kirtisinghe’s Rock frog in Pitawala patana, Knuckles
Uvini I Senanayake, Devaka K Weerkoon & Mayuri R Wijesinghe (2018). Morphometry and Population dynamics of Kirtisinghe’s Rock frog in Pitawala patana, Knuckles. WILDLANKA, 6 (1): 018 – 026.
Group characteristics and home range size of the Western Purple-faced langur (Semnopithecus vetulus nestor) in a human modified landscape
WADSN Weerakkody, DK Weerakoon & Mayuri R Wijesinghe (2018). Group characteristics and home range size of the Western Purple-faced langur (Semnopithecus vetulus nestor) in a human modified landscape. WILDLANKA, 6 (2): 36 – 47.
Ecotoxicologists must facilitate the setting of standards for safeguarding aquatic life
Mayuri R Wijesinghe (2018). Ecotoxicologists must facilitate the setting of standards for safeguarding aquatic life (Invited Paper), Sri Lankan Journal of Biology, DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/sljb.v3i2.26
Variation in nutrient levels and other water quality parameters in minor irrigational tanks in the Kurunegala District, Sri Lanka, in relation to paddy cultivation: Assessing suitability of tanks for aquatic life
TT Thenuwara, MR Wijesinghe, DN de Silva and R Wijesekera (2017). Variation in nutrient levels and other water quality parameters in minor irrigational tanks in the Kurunegala District, Sri Lanka, in relation to paddy cultivation: Assessing suitability of tanks for aquatic life. Sri Lankan Journal of Biology, 2(2): 46-59.
New distribution records of the abandoned-web orb-weaver, Parawixia dehaani (Doleschall, 1859) (Araneae:Araneidae) from the wet zone of Sri Lanka
Tharaka Wijerathna, Dilini Tharanga, Mayuri R. Wijesinghe (2017) New distribution records of the abandoned-web orb-weaver, Parawixia dehaani (Doleschall, 1859) (Araneae:Araneidae) from the wet zone of Sri Lanka. Sindh Journal of Animal Sciences, 1(1): 1-3.
Establishing baseline information for dragonflies and butterflies of the newly established Beddagana Wetland Park
Dishane Hewavithana, Nalinda Peries, Devaka Weerakoon & Mayuri R. Wijesinghe (2017). Establishing baseline information for dragonflies and butterflies of the newly established Beddagana Wetland Park. The Forestor, 38: 47-60.
Diversity and morphometry of orb weaver spiders in rainforests in Sri Lanka
Dilini Tharanga, Tharaka Wijerathna & Mayuri R Wijesinghe (2017). Diversity and morphometry of orb weaver spiders in rainforests in Sri Lanka. WILDLANKA, 5(1): 17-26.
Discovery of a large nesting colony of the Blue-tailed Bee eater (Merops philippinus) in Oluvil, Ampara
Dishane Hewavithana, Ananda Lal Piries, T Nalinda Peries & Mayuri R Wijesinghe (2017). Discovery of a large nesting colony of the Blue-tailed Bee eater (Merops philippinus) in Oluvil, Ampara. WILDLANKA, 5(1): 11-16.
Cadmium induced adverse effects on fry of Oreochromis mossambicus
R. A. A. R. Ranatunge, M. R., Wijesinghe & W. D. Ratnasooriya (2011). Cadmium induced adverse effects on fry of Oreochromis mossambicus. Journal of Tropical Forestry and Environment, 1 (1): 27-35
Lethal and sub-lethal effects on the Asian common toad Duttaphrynus melanostictus from exposure to hexavalent chromium
Vindhya A.K. Fernando, Jagathpriya Weerasena, G. Pemantha Lakraj, Inoka C. Perera, Chandima D. Dangalle, Shiroma Handunnetti, Sunil Premawansa, Mayuri R. Wijesinghe. (2016). Lethal and sub-lethal effects on the Asian common toad Duttaphrynus melanostictus from exposure to hexavalent chromium 98-105
Habitat and dung preferences of scarab beetles off the subfamily Scarabaeinae: A case study in tropical monsoon forest in Sri Lanka
Dishane K. Hewavithana, Mayuri R. Wijesinghe, Chandima D. Dangalle and H. A. S. Gayan Dharmarathne.(2016). Habitat and dung preferences of scarab beetles off the subfamily Scarabaeinae: A case study in tropical monsoon forest in Sri Lanka. Journal of Tropical Insect Science
Distribution of five toxic heavy metals in biotic and abiotic constituents of the Negombo lagoon
Sivanantha N, Wijesinghe MR & Wijesekera RD (2016). Distribution of five toxic heavy metals in biotic and abiotic constituents of the Negombo lagoon. Sri Lankan Journal of Biology, 1(1), pp.1–14.
Distribution of five toxic heavy metals in biotic and abiotic constituents of the Negombo lagoon
Sivanantha N, Wijesinghe MR & Wijesekera RD (2016). Distribution of five toxic heavy metals in biotic and abiotic constituents of the Negombo lagoon. Sri Lankan Journal of Biology, 1(1), pp.1–14.
The diversity of true dung beetles (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) in large mammal dung within the Wasgomuwa National Park, Sri Lanka
Hewavithana D.K., Wijesinghe M.R., Dangalle C., Lekamge D. and de Alwis C. 2015. The diversity of true dung beetles (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) in large mammal dung within the Wasgomuwa National Park, Sri Lanka. Taprobanica 7(4): 219-223
Histological alterations in the body wall of the tropical earthworm Eudrilus eugeniae exposed to hexavalent chromium
Fernando V.K., Perera I.C., Dangalle C.D., Premawansa S. and Wijesinghe M.R. (2015). Histological alterations in the body wall of the tropical earthworm Eudrilus eugeniae exposed to hexavalent chromium. Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology 94(6): 744-748
Effects of Cadmium on some hematological parameters of the Mozambique Tilapia, Oreochromis mossambicus (Peters 1852). Asian Journal of Water, Environment and Pollution
R. A. A. R. Ranatunge, M. R. Wijesinghe, W. D. Ratnasooriya and R. Wijesekera (2013). Effects of Cadmium on some hematological parameters of the Mozambique Tilapia, Oreochromis mossambicus (Peters 1852). Asian Journal of Water, Environment and Pollution, 10 (1): 149-153
An attempt to reduce impacts of limestone quarries through biodiversity assessment and translocation: A case study at the Holcim Limestone Quarry Site in Puttalam, Sri Lanka
Kumarasinghe, W.A.A.D.G. Pradeep, P.I.K. Peabotuwage, R.G.A.T.S. Wickramaarachchi, S. Somarathne, B.N.H. Perera, U.T.I. Abeyawardane, M.R. Wijesinghe and D.M.S.S. Karunarathna (2013). An attempt to reduce impacts of limestone quarries through biodiversity assessment and translocation: A case study at the Holcim Limestone Quarry Site in Puttalam, Sri Lanka. Asian Journal of Conservation Biology, 2 (1), 3–20.
Predicting effects of rainforest fragmentation from live trapping studies of small mammals in Sri Lanka
Mayuri R. Wijesinghe (2012). Predicting effects of rainforest fragmentation from live trapping studies of small mammals in Sri Lanka. Journal of Threatened Taxa, 4 (6): 2629–2636
Impact of shrimp-farming on mangrove ecosystems in Pambala, Chilaw
Kalansooriya, U & Wijesinghe, MR (2012). Impact of shrimp-farming on mangrove ecosystems in Pambala, Chilaw. Proceedings of the Annual Research Symposium, University of Colombo, p. 286-288.
Conservation value of forest plantations: A study of four timber species in Sri Lanka
M. R. Wijesinghe & V. R. de Silva (2012). Conservation value of forest plantations: A study of four timber species in Sri Lanka. Journal of Tropical Forestry and Environment, 2 (01): 36-47
Chlorpyrifos-induced histopathological alterations in Duttaphrynus melanostictus (Schneider 1799) tadpoles: Evidence from empirical trials
M.G.D.K. Bandara, M. R. Wijesinghe, W. D. Ratnasooriya & A. A. H. Priyani (2012). Chlorpyrifos-induced histopathological alterations in Duttaphrynus melanostictus (Schneider 1799) tadpoles: Evidence from empirical trials. Journal of Tropical Forestry and Environment, 2 (02): 27-36
Cadmium-induced toxicity on larvae of the Common Asian Toad Duttaphrynus melanostictus (Schneider, 1799): Evidence from empirical trials
R. A. A. R., Ranatunge, M. R. Wijesinghe, W. D. Ratnasooriya, H. A. S. G. Dharmarathne & R. D. Wijesekera (2012). Cadmium-induced toxicity on larvae of the Common Asian Toad Duttaphrynus melanostictus (Schneider, 1799): Evidence from empirical trials. Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology: 89 (12): 143-146
A new species of the pseudoscorpion genus Megachernes (Pseudoscorpiones: Chernetidae) associated with a threatened Sri Lankan rainforest rodent, with a review of host associations of Megachernes
Mark S. Harvey, Pamoda B. Ratnaweera, Preethi V. Udagama & Mayuri R. Wijesinghe (2012): A new species of the pseudoscorpion genus Megachernes (Pseudoscorpiones: Chernetidae) associated with a threatened Sri Lankan rainforest rodent, with a review of host associations of Megachernes. Journal of Natural History, 46 (41-44): 2519-2535