Documentation of biodiversity in Newtown Ecopark, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, India (2020-2022), excluding floral components

Study Extent

This study focused on documenting the faunal component found in New Town Ecopark, which is located in the district of North 24 Parganas and spans approximately 480 acres (including a 104 acres waterbody with an island in the middle). The region exhibits diverse land use patterns, encompassing marshlands, lakes, ponds, grasslands, a butterfly garden, and a man-made forest patch. Additionally, the site boasts a substantial number of landscape gardens

Sampling

Random sampling The equipment utilized in this study includes the binocular Olympus (10*50 DPS I) and the Nikon Coolpix P900, P600, and B600. The data that was observed was documented in the field notebook.

Method steps

1. Direct observation, Field notes, Photography

All species have been identified at either the species or genus level. A comprehensive tally of 424 species was documented, with 395 species classified under the kingdom Animalia and 28 species classified under the kingdom Fungi. These species were further categorized into 53 distinct orders and 170 separate families.

1. Fungi
   rank: kingdom
2. Animalia
   rank: kingdom

The research was conducted in Newtown Ecopark, located in the North 24 Pargannas district. This ecological site spans approximately 480 acres (including a 104 acres waterbody with an island in the middle) and encompasses various habitats, including grassland, man-made urban forest, butterfly garden, marshland, and wetland.