Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary

Category: Environment & Ecology — Wetlands / Mangroves

  • Located in Andhra Pradesh, near Kakinada.
  • It is an important mangrove ecosystem on India's eastern coast.
  • The sanctuary lies around the Coringa River and Godavari delta region.
  • It contains extensive mangrove vegetation and tidal creeks.
  • It provides habitat for several species of birds, reptiles, fish and other wetland fauna.
  • The area is important for coastal protection and biodiversity conservation.
  • It forms part of the ecologically important Godavari delta.

Key Pointer: Coringa WLS → Andhra Pradesh → Godavari delta → Mangroves.