These predators have made the Indian mangroves their homes. Saltwater Crocodiles live in the brackish waters and prey on birds, fish and sometimes, mammals.
These species of tigers are found in Sundarbans and have adapted to mangrove habitats. They wait for their preys in these dense forests.
Found in the mangroves, this python species of India preys on a variety of animals, including birds and small mammals.
This large lizard plays a huge role in controlling the pests. It feeds on insects, fish and small mammals.
Mudskipper is a unique fish that can be on land and walk with its pectoral fins.
This beautiful bird lives in the mangroves and hunt for fish contributing to the ecosystem.
Fiddler crabs have huge claws which help them in digging burrows in the mud. This plays a key role in maintaining the nutrient cycle of mangroves.
Water monitor is a large lizard that swims well and hunts animals such as fish and crabs in the water and mud of mangrove forests.
In Indian mangroves, the horseshoe crab thrives in the tidal mudflats, contributing to the ecosystem's health by feeding on detritus and serving as a vital species for local biodiversity.