Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary: Nine New Species Recorded
Why in the news
The Zoological Survey of India, in its survey, reported spiders, damselflies and other new species from Megamalai, underlining its biodiversity.
Key facts
- Eco-Sensitive Zone notified earlier, in 2018.
- Habitats: Shola forests, grasslands, wet evergreen forests and tea or cardamom plantations.
- Region: southern Western Ghats.
| Group | Species |
|---|---|
| Bark lice and cockroaches | Allacta vellimalai; Lachesilla vellimalai |
| Damselfly | Protosticta sholai (endemic); Thraulus vellimalaiensis |
| Jumping spider | Stenaelurillus megamalai |
| Mayfly | Edmundsula meghamalaiensis |
Exam angle
- Survey agency: ZSI.
- Tiger reserve: SMTR, 51st in India.