Suchindram Theroor Birds Sanctuary
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The Suchindram Theroor Vembannur Wetland Complex is a protected area comprising the Suchindram Kulam wetlands at 8°7′30″N 77°27′30″E, and the Theroor Kulam wetlands at 8°10′45″N 77°27′45″E, and the Vembannur Wetland Complex, all near Suchindram town in Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu, India. It is located between Nagercoil and Kanyakumari on the National Highway No. 47. Being at the extreme southern tip of India, this area underlies the southernmost continental range of the Central Asian Flyway. Constitution of this new wildlife sanctuary was proposed in 2002 and remains under consideration of the Government.[3][4] International name is Suchindram Therur, Vembanoor, Important bird area code no. IN279, criteria: A1, A4i.[5] Parts of the sanctuary have been designated as protected Ramsar sites since 2022.[1][2]
Suchindram Theroor Vembannur Wetland Complex | |
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Location | Tamil Nadu |
Coordinates | 8°10′45″N 77°27′45″E |
Lake type | Brackish |
Catchment area | 3 km2 (0 sq mi) |
Basin countries | India |
Max. length | 1.95 km (1.2 mi) |
Max. depth | 9 m (29.5 ft) |
Surface elevation | 0 – 19 m (62.3 ft) |
Settlements | Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu |
Official name | Vembannur Wetland Complex |
Designated | 8 April 2022 |
Reference no. | 2474[1] |
Official name | Suchindram Theroor Wetland Complex |
Designated | 8 April 2022 |
Reference no. | 2492[2] |