Himalayan Biodiversity and Conservation

The Himalayan region is home to an estimated 20,000 species of flowering plants, making it one of the most biodiverse regions in the world.

Primula sikkimensis, commonly known as the Sikkim primrose, is the state flower of Sikkim.

The Himalayan region is home to an estimated 500 species of mammals, including the snow leopard, the Tibetan antelope, and the red panda.

The musk deer is the state animal of Uttarakhand.

The Himalayan region is home to an estimated 1200 species of birds, including the Himalayan monal, the blood pheasant, and the lammergeier.

The western tragopan is the state bird of Himachal Pradesh.

The Himalayan region is home to an estimated 250 species of reptiles, including the Himalayan pit viper, the king cobra, and the Indian rock python.

The tokay gecko is the state reptile of Arunachal Pradesh.

The Himalayan region is home to an estimated 200 species of amphibians, including the Himalayan newt, the Sikkim salamander, and the Arunachal frog.

The golden frog is the state amphibian of Meghalaya.

The Himalayan region is home to an estimated 600 species of fish, including the snow trout, the golden mahseer, and the Himalayan catfish.

The Kashmir rainbow trout is the state fish of Jammu and Kashmir.

The Himalayan region is home to an estimated 30,000 species of insects, including the Himalayan honey bee, the giant silkworm moth, and the Atlas moth.

The Sikkim butterfly is the state insect of Sikkim.

The Himalayan region is home to an estimated 1500 species of spiders, including the Himalayan jumping spider, the golden orb-weaver, and the black widow spider.