With new additions to the wildlife list put out by the Convention on the Preservation of Migratory Species (CMS), scientists state that the total number of migratory fauna from India pertains to 457 species. Birds comprise 83%(380 types) of this figure.
The Zoological Study of India (ZSI) had for the first time compiled the list of migratory species of India under the CMS prior to the Conference of Celebrations (POLICE OFFICER 13) held in Gujarat just recently. It had actually put the number at451 Six types were added later. They are the Asian elephant, excellent Indian bustard, Bengal florican, oceanic white-tip shark, urial and smooth hammerhead shark.
India’s role
” We had actually compiled a list of the 451 species of migratory animals found in India. With the addition of new species to the CMS Appendices, the number is now 457,” said Kailash Chandra, ZSI director.
Globally, more than 650 species are listed under the CMS ap