Do you know about these endangered species found in Goa?

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One thinks about tigers when it comes to endangered species. In Goa, we have many species which are either threatened, vulnerable or endangered. Here are a few of them.

Goa|Endangered species|Tiger

MARBLED RAMANELLA

This species, a narrow-mouthed frog, is endemic to the Western Ghats of southwestern India.

Goa|Endangered species|Frog | photo: pranoy baidya

DIPCADI GOAENSE

These species was discovered in 2009 and is restricted to only three plateau areas in Goa. 

Goa|Endangered species|Dipcadi | Photo: Anup Deshpande

WINDOWPANE OYSTERS

Found in Chicalim bay, which is the only breeding site of these unique bivalves.

Goa|Endangered species|Windowpane oysters | Photo: Wikipedia

MALABAR TREE NYMPH

This is a large butterfly found in peninsular India.

Goa|Endangered species|Butterfly | Photo: Wikipedia

OLIVE RIDLEY TURTLE

Over the years, Oive Ridley turtles have been gracing the Goan shores to lay their eggs.

Goa|Endangered species|Olive Ridley turtles | Photo: Wikipedia

GUITARFISH

Guitarfish are bottom feeders that bury themselves in mud or sand and eat worms

Goa|Endangered species|Guitarfish

MALABAR PIED HORNBILL

The Malabar pied hornbill is a graceful bird set apart by its black plumage, white belly, throat patch, tail sides and trailing edge to the wings. 

Goa|Endangered species|Pied Hornbill | Photo: Asavari Kulkarni

WILD DOG OR DHOLE

The dhole (pronounced 'dole') is also known as the Asiatic wild dog and whistling dog.

Goa|Endangered species|Wild dog | Photo: Wikipedia

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