Rajiv Gandhi National Park (Rameswaram)
National park in Andhra Pradesh, India
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Rajiv Gandhi National Park is a national park located in Rameswaram of Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh, India.[1] Its area is about 2.4 square kilometers[2] of tropical dry deciduous forest mostly growing on a sandy soil.[1] It lies on the north bank of the Penna River.[3]
| Rajiv Gandhi National Park | |
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  Location within India | |
 Interactive map of Rajiv Gandhi National Park | |
| Location | Andhra Pradesh |
| Coordinates | 14°43′37″N 78°33′39″E |
| Area | 2.4 km2 (0.93 sq mi) |
| Established | 2005 |
History
Flora
Tree species include Dalbergia sissoo, Grewia villosa, and Gymnema sylvestre.[1]
Fauna
The approximately fifty bird species in the area include little egrets, parakeets, and peacocks.[1]
Invertebrates like Scorpions, Spiders, variety of insects like Butterflies, Grasshoppers, Crickets, etc. abound this forest. Amphibian fauna is represented with species like Bullfrog, Common Indian toad, etc. Reptilian fauna includes like Russell's earth boa, Russell's viper, Common skink, etc. Over 50 species of birds like Peacocks, Little egrets, Parakeets; etc are found in this forest. Mammals like Spotted deer, Common mongoose, Black napped hare reside in this sand dune ecosystem.