BIODIVERSITY
Thalanad Grama Panchayat Biodiversity Register
Nature and Environment - Our Wealth
🌿 Medicinal Plant Diversity
The hills and forests of this region are home to a wide variety of traditional medicinal plants. Plants such as Keezharnelli, Kurunthotti, Adalodakam, and Aloe Vera, which are highly valued in Ayurveda, are commonly found in rural areas.
🦜 Bird & Butterfly Diversity
The village provides a habitat for various species of birds found in the Western Ghats, along with more than a hundred species of rare butterflies. The region also has a rich diversity of dragonflies and beetles.
🌾 Agricultural Biodiversity
In addition to rubber, pepper, coffee, coconut, and clove, the region has extensive cultivation of traditional tuber crops such as Greater Yam, Colocasia, and Elephant Foot Yam. Local farmers continue to conserve many traditional agricultural crops that have been cultivated for generations.
💧 Water Bodies & Wetlands
Streams and rivulets flowing through the Panchayat help maintain the region's water resources. The native fish species and amphibians such as frogs and skinks found in these watercourses play an important role in maintaining the ecological balance of the area.
Biodiversity Statistics (Biodiversity Index)
| Category | Estimated Species | Key Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Medicinal Plants | 150+ Species | Adalodakam, Amrith, Shankhpushpam |
| Birds | 80+ Species | Great Hornbill, Indian Cuckoo |
| Butterflies | 60+ Species | Blue Tiger, Common Mormon |
| Native Fruits | 25+ Species | Jackfruit, Mango, Jamun, Wild Guava |