Unique Animals In The Indian Ocean

It is bounded by Asia to the north Africa to the west and Australia to the east.

Unique animals in the indian ocean. Most of the species have never been seen in this part of the world researchers say. Unspoilt Madagascar Beautiful Beaches Wildlife Unique. Several animals are only found in the Indian Ocean.

Although the ocean itself has less marine life than other oceans because of its low plankton levels you will find a. The Aye-aye in the Daubentoniidae the Indriidae includes Coquerels Sifaka iNaturalist and the Indri the Lemuridae includes the Ring-tailed Lemur the Lepilemuridae includes Seals Sportive Lemur Google Books Lemurs Portal and the Cheirogaleidae includes Gerps Mouse. Nevertheless a previously unknown population of blue whales has been discovered living in the western Indian Ocean one that may even represent a distinct subspecies of these ocean giants.

Those include a form of clownfish the Chagos anemonefish that is light to dark brown in color. A new shark species is among 84 bizarre deep-dwelling creatures recently discovered in the Indian Ocean. The pink pigeon the echo parakeet the worlds rarest pigeon and parrot respectively and the Mauritius kestrel once the worlds rarest bird are just some examples of the endangered species on the island.

Animals Unique to the Indian Ocean. Along its core the Indian Ocean has some large. Found in the Indian and tropical western Pacific oceans the peacock mantis shrimp is a candy-colored crustacean known for its ability to.

Brilliantly colored lizards including geckos and chameleons. Milky sea phenomenon happened in indian ocean. Endangered species in Indian Ocean are turtles seals sea cows and many more.

To the south it is bounded by the Southern Ocean or Antarctica depending on the definition in use. Best known of Madagascars unique mammals are the lemurs which include five endemic families. You probably wont lay.