Mammals of Konkan
74 species
Konkan region of Maharashtra is rich in biodiversity but the wildlife & forests of Konkan are fairly unknown to the outside world. Checkout this map to understand more about the region and its diversity.
Konkan comprises of a perfect ecosystem. Due to the natural shelter of the forests, you will find foxes, hyenas, and bears, rabbits, barking deer, wild boars, leopards, state animal of Maharashtra Giant squirrel, pangolins can also be found here. Forests of Konkan are home to small rodents, shrews and many critically endangered, endemic species of animals. Below is the family wise curated list of all the bird species recorded by many natuaralist in the region.
