Vagamon topographic map

Name: Vagamon topographic map, elevation, terrain.

Location: Vagamon, Peerumade, Idukki District, Kerala, 685503, India (9.64860 76.86686 9.72860 76.94686)

Average elevation: 2,841 ft

Minimum elevation: 587 ft

Maximum elevation: 3,904 ft

Vagamon due to the influence of its elevation and climate has a unique ecosystem... leading to the emergence of rich natural vegetation, plant species, shola forests etc.. from early 20th century started plantation crops like tea, coffee.. Vagamon hills are home to less explored flora and fauna. A faunal diversity study conducted by Dr Pratheesh Mathew has recorded about 112 species of moths from 16 families under eight superfamilies that have become the prominent faunal diversity study in this area. The author has also recorded sightings of many species of insects, annelids, amphibians, lizards, snakes, birds and mammals. Wide variety of flowering and non-flowering plants including rare Cycas species have also been noted. The ongoing faunal and floral surveys are expected to shed light on the richness of biodiversity at this location. The flourishing tourism and related developments are predicted to create a negative impact on the flora and fauna of this region.[10]

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