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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. Some of the ecorigions also included in Global 200 list too.

Contents

Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests

  • Sri Lanka lowland rain forests
  • Sri Lanka montane rain forests

    • Tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests

  • Sri Lanka dry-zone dry evergreen forests

    • Deserts and xeric shrublands

  • Deccan thorn scrub forests

    • Freshwater ecoregions

  • Sri Lanka Dry Zone
  • Sri Lanka Wet Zone

    • Marine ecoregions

    West and South Indian Shelf
  • South India and Sri Lanka

    • Terrestrial

  • Sri Lanka lowland rain forests
  • Sri Lanka montane rain forests

    • Freshwater

  • Southwestern Sri Lanka rivers and streams

    • References

    List of ecoregions in Sri Lanka Wikipedia
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