6. India
Total – 54
India ranks 6th on our list of the 10 most biodiverse countries in the world. Located in South Asia, India is the seventh largest country by area and the second most populous nation in the world, with over 1.2 billion people living here. The country is located within the Indomalaya ecozone, containing three biodiversity hotspots.
India has one of the richest flora in the world, with over 45,000 species of plants here, many of whom are endemic. When it comes to fauna, India also has quite a diverse selection. Over 1,250 species of birds can be found here, as well as 410 species of mammals. Over 190 types of amphibians are located in India and another 408 species of reptiles.
India has 672 protected areas, covering 6% of the country’s terrestrial area and 0.2% of the marine area.
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