| Ken Gharial Sanctuary- Ken River |
| Madhya Pradesh, India |
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| Habitat Area (length x river width): |
13.5 km2 of gharial habitat |
| Significance: |
Limited significance as gharial habitat is now limited |
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| Status: |
Fragile and vulnerable |
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| Latest survey results (2006): |
>38 adults |
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Habitat destruction |
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| Recommendations: |
| No further releases until suitability is assessed |
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| The Ken Gharial Sanctuary is much smaller at 45 km of protected river with very limited sand banks. The gharial population here has not achieved breeding success. A total of 79 gharials were released from captive bred stock since it became a Protected Area in 1985. This Sanctuary has very limited gharial habitat and further releases should not be undertaken without careful consideration. |
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