Annapurna Conservation Area reveals rich biodiversity profile
Photo Courtesy: National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC)-Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP)
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Tourism Times
Published at : 26 Sep 2025, 11:27 PM
KATHMANDU: The Annapurna Conservation Area (ACA), Nepal’s largest protected region, has released a fresh biodiversity update showcasing its extraordinary range of wildlife and flora.
According to the National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC), which manages the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP), the region is home to 1,162 species of wild animals, including:
392 species of butterflies
128 species of mammals
61 species of reptiles
523 species of birds, featuring all six pheasant species found in Nepal
28 species of fish
30 species of amphibians
The report also highlights ACA’s botanical wealth, recording:
1,860 angiosperm (flowering plant) species, with 416 monocots and 1,310 dicots
16 gymnosperm species
118 pteridophytes (ferns and allies)
223 orchids
13 rhododendron species
91 bryophytes along the ABC Trail
Spanning parts of Kaski, Manang, Mustang, Myagdi, and Lamjung districts, the ACA remains a cornerstone of Nepal’s eco-tourism and conservation efforts, drawing trekkers to world-renowned routes like the Annapurna Circuit while protecting a mosaic of Himalayan ecosystems.
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