Turtle (Kachhua) Wildlife Sanctuary UPSC

  • Turtle (Kachhua) Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Varanasi district of Uttar Pradesh, India.
  • In 1989, the Kachhua Sanctuary was declared a Wildlife Protection Zone under the provisions of the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972.
  • Area: The Turtle (Kachhua) Wildlife Sanctuary covers a stretch of approximately seven kilometers along the Ganga River. It extends from Rajghat (Malviya Rail Road Bridge) to Ramnagar Fort.
  • River: The Turtle (Kachhua) Wildlife Sanctuary is located along the Ganga River.
  • Flora: Some types of flora that are commonly found in such riparian ecosystems are:
    • Riverine Trees (peepal, banyan, neem, sheesham),
    • Aquatic Plants (water hyacinth, lotus, water lilies, and various submerged plants).
  • Fauna: Indian flapshell turtle, Indian softshell turtle, Red-crowned Roofed Turtle, Three-striped Roofed Turtle, Indian Narrow-headed Softshell Turtle, Kingfishers, Herons, Egrets, Ducks, Cormorants, Rohu, Tengra, Bhakur, catfish, carp, mahseer, and snakeheads etc.
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