Kwangtung Island Wildlife Sanctuary
| Kwangtang Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
| Kwangtung Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Location in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India Kwangtung Island Wildlife Sanctuary (India) | |
Interactive map of Kwangtang Island Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Location | North Andaman Island, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India |
| Coordinates | 13°24′36″N 93°01′48″E / 13.4100°N 93.0300°E |
| Area | 0.57 km2 (0.22 sq mi) |
| Established | 1987 |
| Governing body | Forest Department, Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
Kwangtang Island Wildlife Sanctuary (also spelled Kwangtung Island Wildlife Sanctuary) is a protected area located on North Andaman Island in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. It spans approximately 0.57 km² and was officially notified in 1987 as part of the Union Territory’s network of wildlife sanctuaries under IUCN Category IV.[1] It lies southeast of the McPherson Bay.[2]
History
The sanctuary was established in 1987 through a notification by the Government of India under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, as one of the 96 designated wildlife sanctuaries in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.[3]
Biodiversity
The animals found here are: Nicobar Pigeon, Andaman Teal, Andaman Water Monitor Lizard, Wild Boar, Green Sea Turtle, Saltwater Crocodile and Marine Turtles.[2]
The flora includes: Dipterocarpus, Ficus retusa, Manilkara littoralis, Pongamia pinnata, and Terminalia bialata.[2]
Management
Kwangtang Island Wildlife Sanctuary is administered by the Department of Environment and Forests of the Andaman & Nicobar Administration. Public access is restricted, and prior permission is required for tourism, photography, or scientific research under the Wildlife Protection Act.[4]
See also
References
- ^ "Coastal and Marine Protected Areas in India: Challenges and Way Forward". Wildlife Institute of India / MoEF&CC. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
- ^ a b c "National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuary of India" (PDF). Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. 2021. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2024-06-08. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
- ^ "Andaman & Nicobar Islands". wii.gov.in. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
- ^ "Entry Permits for Forests". Department of Environment & Forests, A&N Administration. Retrieved 2025-06-08.