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 ecorigions 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 Wet Zone

Marine ecoregions[]

Global 200[]

Terrestrial[]

Freshwater[]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Somaweera, Ruchira (2004). "Sri Lanka - a world Reptile Hotspot". pdn.ac.lk. University of Peradeniya. Retrieved 2009-04-25.
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