List of ecoregions in Sri Lanka
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The following is a list of ecoregions in Sri Lanka. Due to High rainfall and even sunlight throughout the year, Sri Lanka exhibits a great variety in ecoregions in all living habitats. Together with Western Ghats, Sri Lanka forms Western Ghats and Sri Lanka hotspot. It is considered one of the eight super-hotspots.[1] Some of the ecoregions also included in Global 200 list too.
Terrestrial ecoregions
Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests
Tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests
Deserts and xeric shrublands
Freshwater ecoregions
- Sri Lanka Dry Zone
- Sri Lanka Wet Zone
Marine ecoregions
- West and South Indian Shelf
- South India and Sri Lanka
Global 200
Terrestrial
Freshwater
See also
References
- ^ Somaweera, Ruchira (2004). "Sri Lanka - a world Reptile Hotspot". pdn.ac.lk. University of Peradeniya. Retrieved 2009-04-25.