List of Wildlife in Goa [Flora and fauna of Goa] – Goa is India’s smallest state in terms of area and the 4th smallest in terms of population. Goa is situated on the west coast of India in the region known as the Konkan Forest cover in Goa stands at 1,424 km. Goa received the recognition as one of the biodiversity hotspots of the world across the world.
Nanda Lake is the first and the only Ramsar wetland site in Goa. The state animal of Goa is Gaur, The state bird of Goa is the Ruby-throated yellow Bulbul, and the state tree is the Matti.
List of Wildlife in Goa
Name of the Sanctuary | Area (km²) | Location (Taluka) |
Mollem National Park | 107 | Sanguem |
Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary | 133 | Sanguem |
Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary | 86 | Canacona |
Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary | 8 | Ponda |
Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary | 1.76 | Tiswadi |
Madei Wildlife Sanctuary | 208.48 | Sattari |
Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary | 211.05 | Sanguem |