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Chittari River
Chittari River is a small river that flows through the village of Chithari near Kanhangad in Kasaragod Kasaragod () is a municipal town and administrative headquarters of Kasaragod district in the state of Kerala, India. Established in 1966, Kasaragod was the first municipal town in the district. It is the northernmost district of Kerala an ... district of Kerala. Malayalam: ചിത്താരിപ്പുഴ The Chittaripuzha is 25 km long and originates from Iriya Punur. The river, which passes through various encroachments, is now on the verge of destruction. The mangrove forests around the village of Chithari are unique. '' Leptarma biju'', a crab not found anywhere else in the world, was discovered in these forests on September 4, 2020. Origin Chittaripuzha originates from the ponds of Iriya Vazhunnor and Pattammar in the Chettiamchal area of the district. The river is formed by the confluence of the Cheramba, Thaikolam and Pullur rivers. The tributaries o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kanhangad
Kanhangad () is a town, located in the Kasaragod District, state of Kerala, India. Location The area contains villages around Kanhangad town with Kasaragod as the northern border, Nileshwar, popularly known as the 'cultural town' of Kasaragod district with its rich rivers and lakes; as the southern boundary. The eastern part of Kanhangad is categorized as Panathur area with the difference in terrain mainly because of the hilly terrain and hill stations and to the West lies the Arabian Sea. The importance of Kanhangad is that it lies in the exact centre between the two major cities Mangalore and Kannur, equidistant from their respective district headquarters. Geography Kanhangad lies at 12°18′0″N 75°5.4′0″E in the geographic map of Kasaragod. It is a coastal town which has a varied topography with plain areas in the centre of the city. The landscape is dominated by the characteristic coconut palms accompanying rolling hills and streams flowing into the sea. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kasaragod
Kasaragod () is a municipal town and administrative headquarters of Kasaragod district in the state of Kerala, India. Established in 1966, Kasaragod was the first municipal town in the district. It is the northernmost district of Kerala and is also known as ''Saptha Bhasha Sangama Bhoomi'' ('The Land of seven Languages'). Situated in the rich biodiversity of Western Ghats, it is known for the Chandragiri and Bekal Fort, Chandragiri River, historic Kolathiri Rajas, natural environment of Ranipuram and Kottancheri Hills, historical and religious sites like the Madiyan Kulom temple, Madhur Temple, Ananthapuram Lake Temple and Malik Deenar Mosque. The historic hill of Ezhimala is located on the southern portion of Kavvayi Backwaters of Nileshwaram. Kasaragod is located 50 km south of the major port city and a commercial hub Mangalore and 364 km north of the major port city Kochi. Kasaragod district has the maximum number of rivers in Kerala - 12. The town ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leptarma Biju
''Leptarma biju'', commonly known as the tree-spider crab, is a species of crab endemic to the mangroves in Kerala, India. It is named for its unique root-climbing behavior. It has a pink, purplish, and reddish exterior. Description ''L. biju'' has a square-shaped carapace with yellow and purple patches, long walking legs with hook-like appendages. Additionally, it has large eyes that are positioned beyond its external orbital teeth, which allows it to get a better view of its surroundings. It is nocturnal and climbs the roots of mangrove trees at low tide. Its purple, brick-red, and yellow coloration is thought to be an evolutionary form of camouflage that hides the crab from its predators. It is the first species of ''Leptarma'' that has been identified in India. Taxonomy ''L. biju'' was discovered in Kerala, India at the mouth of the Chittari River by carcinologists Dr. Suvarna S. Devi, from the Department of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries at the University of Kerala, an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
