BIODIVERSITY IN THE CATCHMENT OF HIYARE RESERVOIR

Abstract

Data are presented on the site characteristics and land-use types, and on speciesof trees, shrubs, fishes, tetrapod reptiles, snakes, amphibians and birds. Theendemicity ofthe tree and shrub species is especially high, at -17.5 and 3l.5%.The catchment is therefore importantfor the preservation ofbiodiversity, as wellasfor its contribution to the water supply of the town ofGalle.