What is the most endangered species in the Philippines?
A: Here are the top 10 endangered species in the Philippines:
- Philippine Crocodile.
- Philippine Eagle.
- Tamaraw.
- Bombon Sardine (Tawilis)
- Sea Turtles.
- Calamian and Philippine spotted deer.
- Balabac mouse deer (Pilandok)
- Wild Pig (Baboy Damo)
What are the famous flora in the Philippines?
Native Plants Of The Philippines
Native Plants of the Philippines | Scientific Binomial Name |
---|---|
Philippine teak | Tectona philippinensis |
Cebu Cinnamon Tree | Cinnamomum cebuense |
Balakat | Ziziphus talanai |
Kris Plant | Alocasia sanderiana |
What is the status of Philippine flora?
The Philippines ranks fifth in the number of plant species and maintains 5% of the world’s flora. Species endemism is very high, covering at least 25 genera of plants and 49% of terrestrial wildlife, while the country ranks fourth in bird endemism.
What is the biggest animal in the Philippines?
The largest and most impressive of the mammals in the Philippines is the Critically Endangered tamaraw (Bubalus mindorensis), a dwarf water buffalo that lives only on Mindoro Island. A century ago the population numbered 10,000 individuals; today only a few hundred animals exist in the wild.
What are some examples of flora?
Flora: flora means the plants naturally occurring in a particular area. Some examples of flora include– grasslands, forests, flowering and non-flowering plants and trees. Fauna: fauna means the animals naturally living in that area. Few examples of fauna include- birds, animals, fish, insects, etc.