Andaman booklet aw.FH10 - Zoological Survey of India
Andaman booklet aw.FH10 - Zoological Survey of India
Andaman booklet aw.FH10 - Zoological Survey of India
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Nicobar Islands represent a unique distribution <strong>of</strong> biodiversity in a<br />
contrasting interface <strong>of</strong> terrestrial and marine habitats. 19.65 per<br />
cent area <strong>of</strong> <strong>Andaman</strong> and Nicobar Islands is under protected areas<br />
comprising 9 National Parks and 96 Wildlife Sanctuaries. Protected<br />
areas are critical for the conservation <strong>of</strong> residual tropical forest<br />
biodiversity. These protected areas are considered to have some <strong>of</strong><br />
the highest wildlife values in the <strong>Andaman</strong> and Nicobar islands.<br />
They also protect some <strong>of</strong> the most spectacular scenery in these<br />
islands. The protected areas contributes to the protection <strong>of</strong><br />
biodiversity in this region and is integral to the conservation <strong>of</strong><br />
wildlife populations, plant communities and biodiversity. They <strong>of</strong>fer<br />
a wide range <strong>of</strong> top caliber wilderness recreation opportunities and<br />
outstanding features such as the highest peaks <strong>of</strong> the Saddle Peak<br />
and Mount Thullier.<br />
Important Bird Area (IBA)<br />
The following 19 sites have been identified as Important Birds Areas<br />
in <strong>Andaman</strong> and Nicobar Islands (Table 5).<br />
Table 5. List <strong>of</strong> IBA sites and site codes<br />
IBA CodesIBA site name IBA criteria<br />
IN-AN-01 Austin Strait A1, A2<br />
IN-AN-02 Barangtang-Rafters Creek A1, A2<br />
IN-AN-03 Car Nicobar A1, A2<br />
IN-AN-04 Chainpur and Hanspuri A1, A2<br />
IN-AN-05 Great Nicobar, Little Nicobar A1, A2<br />
IN-AN-06 Interview Island WLS A1, A2<br />
IN-AN-07 Jar<strong>aw</strong>a Reserve (Middle <strong>Andaman</strong> A1, A2<br />
and South <strong>Andaman</strong>)<br />
IN-AN-08 Kadakachang A1, A2<br />
IN-AN-09 Landfall Island WLS A1, A2<br />
IN-AN-10 Little <strong>Andaman</strong> A1, A2<br />
IN-AN-11 Mahatma Gandhi Marine NP A1, A2<br />
IN-AN-12 Mount Diavalo/Cuthbert Bay A1, A2<br />
IN-AN-13 Mount Harriett NP A1, A2<br />
IN-AN-14 Narcondam Island WLS A1, A2<br />
IN-AN-15 North And South Sentinel A1, A2<br />
IN-AN-16 North Reef Island WLS A1, A2<br />
IN-AN-17 Rani Jhansi Marine NP A1, A2<br />
IN-AN-18 Saddle Peak NP A1, A2<br />
IN-AN-19 Tilangchong, Camorta, Katchal, A1, A2<br />
Nancowry, Trinkat<br />
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