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No. of Animals recorded/estimated (List):
As the island does not have any reef attached to it, the coral and associated fauna restricted to only a few forms of rocky and sandy habitat. There were no records of hard corals here but 2 species of soft corals. i.e. sea fans or gorgonian fans were recorded. Those species were Subergorgia and Echinogorgia sp. 7 species of crab, 3 species of barnacles, 19 species of gastropods and 4 species of bivalves. Altogether, they contribute 33 species of marine invertebrates. Moreover, jackal, wolfs, domestic dog and cat; few reptiles like vipers, kraits snakes were also recorded.
Devdi Island
No. of Plants/macroalgae recorded/estimated (List):
A total of 45 species were recorded. The species among scrubs were Cordia gharf, grewia sp., Zysuphus nummularia and Premna integrifolia. The species among climbers were Dalechampia scandens, Clitoria ternetea, Pentatropis capensis, Cayratia carnosa, Rivea hypocrateriformis, Pergularia daemia and Calastrus paniculata. The herb flora were Digera muricata, Aloe bardadense, Enicostemma hyssopifolium, Polygala sp., Goniogyna hirta, Trichodesma sp., justice sp., Convolvulus alsinoides, Tephrosia sp., Cressa cretica, Boerhavia verticillata, Leucas sp.
Area: 49 ha
Population of Dwellers: 0
Threats to the Island:
Fishermen community
Any other pertinent information:
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