Karanji Lake and RMNH Campus

IBA CODE: IN-KA-14

HABITATS: Freshwater swamp, Tropical secondary scrub

JURISDICTION: Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, Zoo Authority of Karnataka

IBA CRITERIA:

    • A1 (Threatened species/Vulnerable)

Darter Anhinga melanogaster

Painted Stork Mycterial leucocephala

Oriental White Ibis Threskiornis melanocephalas

Spot billed Pelican Pelecanus philippensis

    • A4i (= 1 Biogeographic population)

Painted Stork Mycterial leucocephala

PROTECTION STATUS: Officially protected

THREATS AND CONSERVATION ISSUES

LOSS OF CATCHMENT AREA: PERSISTING - All inflow channels could be cleared due to haphazard growth of city

SEWAGE WATER INFLOW: PERSISTING -Could not be stopped completely

TOURISM: Increased tourism related activities has kept ducks away from tank during day time

CLEARING HERBS & SHRUBS REGULARLY: In order to keep the area neat and clean, shrubs and herbs are cleared regularly, thus depriving butterfly and warblers their habitat