Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
Year of Declaration: | 2003 |
Area (hectares): | 130 |
Area and Location: |
Located on the northwest sector of Singapore, close to the Kranji Reservoir.
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Description: |
Singapore’s first and only protected wetland reserve and home to over 500 species of tropical flora and fauna. These are the most extensive mangroves remaining in Singapore.
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Habitat Types: |
Mangrove forest is the main wetland type. There are also mudflats in the intertidal areas, a network of brackish water ponds, freshwater ponds, areas of grasslandand patches of secondary forest.
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Unique Flora: |
Sea hibiscus (Hibiscus tiliaceus), Tui (Dolichandrone spathacea), sea teak (Podocarpus polystachyus), cattail or bulrush (Typha angustifolia); water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes); and water banana (Ludwigia adscendens); orchid, Cymbidium bicolor; climber, Hoya verticillata; bird’s nest fern (Asplenium nidus); mangrove species; and buah cheri (Muntingia calabura).
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Unique Fauna: |
The smooth coated otter; crab-eating macaque; water monitor; estuarine crocodile. At night, the palm civet; large-tailed nightjar; collared scops owl; lesser dog-faced fruit bat; dog-faced water snake; and fireflies.
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Ecotourism Destination and Activities: |
The park features guided walks, educational tours for children, bird watching activities, and talks on marine fish. A Wireless Learning Trail on the mangrove boardwalk is another key feature in the wetland reserve.
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Biological Richness: | • 223 species of birds • 100 species of fish • 35 species of dragonflies |