List of ecoregions in Sri Lanka explained

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 ecoregions also included in Global 200 list too.

Terrestrial ecoregions

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

Global 200

Terrestrial

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

Freshwater

• Southwestern Sri Lanka rivers and streams

See also

• Lists of ecoregions by country

Notes and References

1. Web site: Sri Lanka - a world Reptile Hotspot. Somaweera. Ruchira. 2004. pdn.ac.lk. University of Peradeniya. 2009-04-25.