COMPOSITION OF THE VERTEBRATE FAUNA IN THREE TANE-ZONE PROTECTED AREAS OF SRI LANKA

Authors

  • Channa N.B. Bambaradeniya Department of Zoology, University of Peradeniya
  • Kithsiri B. Ranawana Department of Zoology, University of Peradeniya

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31357/fesympo.v0i0.1222

Abstract

A total of 176 species were found, of which 44 are endemic, and 86 in somedegree "threatened". Variations in species diversity between the three areas arediscussed. the survey shows the pressing need to protect the habitats

Author Biographies

Channa N.B. Bambaradeniya, Department of Zoology, University of Peradeniya

Department of Zoology, University of Peradeniya

Kithsiri B. Ranawana, Department of Zoology, University of Peradeniya

Department of Zoology, University of Peradeniya

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Published

2013-06-20

Issue

1996: Proceedings of Second Forestry Symposium 1996

Section

Forestry and Natural Resource Management