Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary

Category: Environment & Biodiversity

  • Located in Tripura.
  • Established in 1987.
  • It covers approximately 18.5 sq km.
  • The sanctuary contains evergreen, semi-evergreen and moist deciduous vegetation.
  • It is particularly known for its population of Phayre's leaf monkey and other primates.
  • Important fauna include clouded leopard, capped langur, spectacled monkey, barking deer and wild boar.
  • It also contains several wetlands and supports a variety of resident and migratory birds.
  • Sepahijala Zoological Park is located within the broader sanctuary landscape.

Key Pointers: State → Tripura | Established → 1987 | Important fauna → Phayre's leaf monkey.