Endemic Animals of Andaman Is.








South Andaman krait
Bungarus andamanensis, the South Andaman krait, is a species of krait, a venomous elapid snake, which is found in the Andaman Islands of India.
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South Andaman krait
Andaman rat
The Andaman rat (Rattus stoicus ) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is endemic to the Andaman Islands, where it has been recorded on Henry Lawrence Island, South Andaman, and Middle Andaman. It is a nocturnal species that lives in tropical evergreen forests from sea level to 200 m (660 ft) above sea level.
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Andaman rat
Jenkins's shrew
Jenkins's shrew (Crocidura jenkinsi ) is a critically endangered species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is endemic to South Andaman Island, India.
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Jenkins's shrew
Andaman horseshoe bat
The Andaman horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus cognatus ) is a species of bat in the family Rhinolophidae. It is endemic to the Andaman Islands. During the day, it roosts in caves, but may also choose tree hollows.
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Andaman horseshoe bat