UNESCO and Western Ghats
As per UNESCO, At least 325 globally threatened (IUCN Red Data list) species occur in the Western Ghats. 129 Vulnerable species, 145 Endangered, and 51 Critically Endangered. The list of a number of flora and fauna species that are globally threatened and are found in the Western Ghats is given below.
Type |
Number of Species |
---|---|
Plant |
229 |
Mammal |
31 |
Bird |
15 |
Amphibian |
43 |
Reptile |
5 |
Fish |
1 |
Western Ghats
The Western Ghats are a continuous mountain range that is running parallel along India’s western coast. The mountain range started from Gujarat and ended in Tamil Nadu covering Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, and Kerala. The Ghats are a UNESCO World Heritage site often called the Great Escarpment of India. They are one of the eight hotspots of biological diversity due to their high level of biodiversity.
Let us learn more about the Western Ghats in detail.
Table of Content
- Western Ghats – Overview
- Importance of the Western Ghats
- Flora and Fauna – Western Ghats
- Rivers – Western Ghats
- Passes – Western Ghats
- Threats – Western Ghats
- Conservation and Protection – Western Ghats
- UNESCO and Western Ghats
- Protected Areas – Western Ghats
- Medicinal Plants – Western Ghats
- Notable Places – Western Ghats