Regionally Extinct Species of India

The Indian Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus venaticus) is a subspecies of cheetah that was once found in India. However, it is now considered to be regionally extinct in the country.

The main reason for the regional extinction of the Indian Cheetah is hunting. The species was heavily hunted for its fur and for sport, leading to its decline and eventual disappearance from the country.

The Barasingha (Cervus duvaucelii) was once found in the forests of Central India, but is now regionally extinct in the country. The species has been heavily hunted and its habitat has been destroyed, leading to its decline and eventual disappearance from the region.

The Great Indian Bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps) was once found in the grasslands of Rajasthan, but is now regionally extinct in the state. The species has been heavily hunted and its habitat has been destroyed, leading to its decline and eventual disappearance from the region.

The Lion-tailed Macaque (Macaca silenus) was once found in the Western Ghats, but is now regionally extinct in the region. The species has been heavily hunted and its habitat has been destroyed, leading to its decline and eventual disappearance from the Western Ghats.

The Hawksbill Sea Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) was once found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, but is now regionally extinct in the region. The species has been heavily hunted for its shell, leading to its decline and eventual disappearance from the islands.

The Clouded Leopard (Neofelis nebulosa) was once found in the Eastern Himalayas, but is now regionally extinct in the region. The species has been heavily hunted and its habitat has been destroyed, leading to its decline and eventual disappearance from the Eastern Himalayas.

The Purple Frog (Nasikabatrachus sahyadrensis) was once found in the Western Ghats, but is now regionally extinct in the region. The species has been heavily hunted and its habitat has been destroyed, leading to its decline and eventual disappearance from the Western Ghats.

The Indian Wild Ass (Equus hemionus khur) was once found in the Thar Desert, but is now regionally extinct in the region. The species has been heavily hunted and its habitat has been destroyed, leading to its decline and eventual disappearance from the Thar Desert.

The Golden Mahseer (Tor putitora) was once found in the Ganges River, but is now regionally extinct in the river. The species has been heavily fished and its habitat has been destroyed, leading to its decline and eventual disappearance from the Ganges River.

The Ganges River Dolphin (Platanista gangetica) was once found in the Sundarbans, but is now regionally extinct in the region. The species has been heavily hunted and its habitat has been destroyed, leading to its decline and eventual disappearance from the Sundarbans.

The Great Nicobar Starling (Acridotheres grandis) was once found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, but is now regionally extinct in the region. The species has been heavily hunted and its habitat has been destroyed, leading to its decline and eventual disappearance from the islands.

The Nilgiri Tahr (Nilgiritragus hylocrius) was once found in the Western Ghats, but is now regionally extinct in the region. The species has been heavily hunted and its habitat has been destroyed, leading to its decline and eventual disappearance from the Western Ghats.

The Snow Leopard (Panthera uncia) was once found in the Eastern Himalayas, but is now regionally extinct in the region. The species has been heavily hunted and its habitat has been destroyed, leading to its decline and eventual disappearance from the Eastern Himalayas.

The Blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra) was once found in the Thar Desert, but is now regionally extinct in the region. The species has been heavily hunted and its habitat has been destroyed, leading to its decline and eventual disappearance from the Thar Desert.