Bhitarkanika Mangroves
Bhitarkanika Mangroves is a mangrove wetland in Odisha, India, covering an area of 650 km (400 mi) in the Brahmani River and Baitarani River deltas.
| Bhitarkanika Mangroves | |
|---|---|
| Ecology | |
| Realm | Indomalayan realm |
| Animals | saltwater crocodile, olive ridley turtle |
| Geography | |
| Area | 650 km2 (250 sq mi) |
| Country | India |
| State | Odisha |
| Coordinates | 20.730696°N 86.866511°E |
| Oceans or seas | Bay of Bengal |
| Rivers | Brahmani River |
| Climate type | Am |
Ramsar Wetland | |
| Designated | 19 August 2002 |
| Reference no. | 1205 |
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