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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

Marine ecoregions

West and South Indian Shelf

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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