Welcome to the Hong Kong Biodiversity Online!

This website documents basic information on more than 1,000 animal species, including over 230 species of butterflies, 110 species of dragonflies, 160 species of freshwater fish, 100 species of amphibians and reptiles, 480 species of birds, 50 species of mammals. You can view their taxonomy, conservation status, local and global distribution, and photos where available under the HK Biodiversity Database section. You may also find information on selected animal groups and habitat types in Hong Kong, and links and documents related to the biodiversity of Hong Kong, including a link to the Plant Database of the Hong Kong Herbarium.

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