Khlong Phraya Wildlife Sanctuary
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| Khlong Phraya Wildlife Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
| IUCN Category IV (Habitat/Species Management Area) | |
| Location: | Thailand |
| Nearest city: | Surat Thani |
| Coordinates: | |
| Area: | 153.6 km² |
| Established: | 1980 |
| Governing body: | Wildlife Conservation Division |
Khlong Phraya (Thai: คลองพระยา) is a wildlife sanctuary in southern Thailand, located at the boundary of Surat Thani and Krabi Province.
It covers an area of 153.6 km² of the districts Plai Phraya, Phrasaeng and Chai Buri. The terrain is mostly mountainous and covered with dense forests, but also some grassland.
Animals in the area are langurs, muntjac, tapirs and hornbills.
The wildlife preserve was established on October 31 1980. On May 7 1993 the protection was re-announced.
[edit] Sources
- Forestry department (Thai only)
- ASEAN Center of Biodiversity
