Bio-diversity Fauna
Discover the fascinating wildlife of Sanjay Gandhi National Park, home to leopards, spotted deer, sambar, and over 270 species of birds.
SGNP is a thriving habitat for diverse wildlife — from Spotted Deer, Sambar, and Barking Deer to the elusive Four-horned Antelope and Mouse Deer.
Watch for Indian flying foxes, Bonnet and Rhesus Macaques, Palm civets, Porcupines, and striped Hyenas. Each visit holds a surprise in this wild sanctuary.
Birdlife here is vibrant and musical — from the Paradise Flycatcher, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher, Sunbirds, and Kingfishers to the majestic White-bellied Sea Eagle and elusive Trogon.
Reptiles like Monitor Lizards, Pythons, Cobras, and Bamboo Pit Vipers share this forest with amphibians and rare discoveries like the Ceylonese Cat Snake.
SGNP is a haven for butterflies — including the dazzling Blue Mormon, Oakleaf, Jezebels, Eggfly, and Orange Tips — alongside spiders, beetles, and mantis species.
Costus
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Crinum
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Curculigo Orchioides
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Forest Ghost Flower
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Glory Lily
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Curcuma Pseudomontana
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Ground Lilly
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Overview
Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) is a thriving habitat for diverse wildlife, including leopards, spotted deer, sambar, barking deer, and black-naped hares. The park also hosts rare species like the four-horned antelope, mouse deer, and striped hyena. SGNP is home to over 270 species of birds, from sunbirds and flycatchers to the majestic white-bellied sea eagle. Reptiles like monitor lizards, pythons, and pit vipers, along with butterflies and insects, add to its vibrant biodiversity. This rich fauna makes SGNP one of Mumbai’s most precious natural sanctuaries.
Highlights
- Spot leopards, sambar, and spotted deer in the wild
- Birdwatch over 270 species, including flycatchers and eagles
- See rare animals like the mouse deer and four-horned antelope
- Discover reptiles like pythons, cobras, and monitor lizards
- Marvel at colorful butterflies like the Blue Mormon and Jezebel
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