Moscos Islands Wildlife Sanctuary

Moscos Islands Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area in the Moscos Islands, Myanmar, covering 49.21 km2 (19.00 sq mi).[1] It ranges in elevation from 0 to 355 m (0 to 1,165 ft) and encompasses mostly evergreen forest. It was established in 1927; access is only permitted to staff of the Forest Department.[2]

Moscos Islands Wildlife Sanctuary
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Location in Myanmar
LocationYebyu and Launglon Townships, Tanintharyi Region  Myanmar
Coordinates14°04′30″N 97°50′15″E
Area49.21 km2 (19.00 sq mi)[1]
Established1927
Governing bodyForest Department

References

  1. World Database on Protected Areas (2019). "Moscos Islands Wildlife Sanctuary". Protected Planet.
  2. Beffasti, L.; Gallanti, V., eds. (2011). "Moscos Islands". Myanmar Protected Areas: Context, Current Status and Challenges (PDF). Milano, Yangon: Istituto Oikos, Biodiversity and Nature Conservation Association. pp. 66–67.
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