ENDANGERED SPECIES OF INDIA:
When the number of species has been reduced to a critical level Unless it is protected and conserved, it is in immediate danger of extinction.
In India the following species are endangered
450 plant species,
100 mammals species
150 birds species
India’s biodiversity is threatened due to habitat destruction, degradation and over exploitation of resources.
IMPORTANT ENDANGERED SPECIES:
Reptiles – tortoise, green sea turtle, python, etc.
Birds – peacock, Siberian white crane, etc.
Mammals – Indian wolf, tiger, Indian lion, etc.
Primates – capped monkey, golden monkey, etc.
Plants – medicinal plants, sandal wood tree, etc.
FACTORS AFFECTING ENDANGERED SPECIES:
Pollution , Over – exploitation, Climatic changes
ENDEMIC SPECIES:
Species found only in particular region.
In India 47,000 species and 7000 plants are endemic. 62% of our endemic species are found in Himalayas and Western Ghats.
1. Fauna – Animals present in a particular region i. 81,000 species of animals ii. Western Ghats is rich in 62% amphibians and 50% reptiles
2. Flora – Plants present in a particular region
FACTOR AFFECTING ENDEMIC SPECIES:
Habitat loss and fragmentation , Pollution
