Northwestern Himalayan alpine shrub and meadows
| Northwestern Himalayan alpine shrub and meadows | |
|---|---|
 | |
 Ecoregion territory (in purple) | |
| Ecology | |
| Biome | Montane grasslands and shrublands |
| Borders | |
| Bird species | 172[1] |
| Mammal species | 80[1] |
| Geography | |
| Area | 49,400 km2 (19,100 sq mi) |
| Countries | |
| Conservation | |
| Habitat loss | 20.896%[1] |
| Protected | 9.24%[1] |
The Northwestern Himalayan alpine shrub and meadows is a
Setting
Northwestern Himalayan alpine shrub and meadows cover 49,400 square kilometres (19,100 sq mi) at elevations between 3,300 and 3,600 metres (10,800 and 11,800 ft) in the northwestern Himalayas. They are found in
Flora
This ecoregion's flora is composed mostly of krummholz and herbaceous plants.[4]
Various rhododendrons live in the scrub habitat near timberline, as do junipers and birches. Although several species of rhododendron are recorded in this ecoregion, they are represented by a lesser greater diversity than in the eastern Himalaya, where 60 species are reported in the Northeastern Himalayan subalpine conifer forests.
Fauna
Eighty mammals species are reported in this ecoregion. It contains prime habitat for the
There are 172 bird species in this ecoregion. Important birds include the
Conservation
This ecoregion is well preserved because of high elevation, difficult climate, and lack of trees. Protected areas include:
See also
References
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Hoekstra, J. M.; Molnar, J. L.; Jennings, M.; Revenga, C.; Spalding, M. D.; Boucher, T. M.; Robertson, J. C.; Heibel, T. J.; Ellison, K. (2010). Molnar, J. L. (ed.). The Atlas of Global Conservation: Changes, Challenges, and Opportunities to Make a Difference. ISBN 978-0-520-26256-0.
- ISBN 978-1-55963-923-1. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ISBN 978-3-031-39485-0. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ISBN 978-981-19-4476-5. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ISBN 978-1-351-12526-0. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ISBN 978-0-300-10398-4. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ISBN 978-1-55963-923-1. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ISBN 978-93-5556-089-6. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
External links
Media related to Northwestern Himalayan alpine shrub and meadows at Wikimedia Commons- "Northwestern Himalayan alpine shrub and meadows". Terrestrial Ecoregions. World Wildlife Fund.
