Rajiv Gandhi National Park (Rameswaram)


Rajiv Gandhi National Park is a national park located in Rameswaram of Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh, India. Its area is about 2.4 square kilometers of tropical dry deciduous forest mostly growing on a sandy soil. It lies on the north bank of the Penna River.

History

The area was originally noticed as "Rameshvaram National Park" on 19 November 2005 and on 26 December 2005 the name was changed to "Rajiv Gandhi National Park". The 500 meter eco-zone around the park was noticed on 15 May 2017.

Flora

Tree species include Dalbergia sissoo, Grewia villosa, and Gymnema sylvestre.

Fauna

The approximately fifty bird species in the area include little egrets, parakeets, and peacocks.
Invertebrates include scorpions, spiders, butterflies, grasshoppers, and crickets. Amphibian fauna is represented by species such as Bullfrog and Asian common toad. Reptilian fauna includes Russell's boa, Russell's viper, Common skink. Mammals like Spotted deer, Indian gray mongoose, and Black-napped hare reside in this dune ecosystem.