Sai Kung River

Sai Kung River is located at the north of Sai Kung Town in the New Territories. It was channelized in 2009. It originates from Ma On Shan and Pyramid Hill and flows through the village areas of Sai Kung before entering the Sai Kung Sea.

There are many animals and plants recorded in this river Channels.Let's explore some of them together.
Calotes versicolor
CloseCalotes versicolor
Scientific name:
Calotes versicolor
Common name:
Changeable Lizard
Chinese name:
變色樹蜥
Animal group:
Reptile
Duttaphrynus melanostictus
CloseDuttaphrynus melanostictus
Scientific name:
Duttaphrynus melanostictus
Common name:
Asian Common Toad
Chinese name:
黑眶蟾蜍
Animal group:
Amphibian
Caridina longirostris
CloseCaridina longirostris
Scientific name:
Caridina longirostris
Common name:
Freshwater Shrimp
Chinese name:
長額米蝦
Animal group:
Aquatic Invertebrates
Passer montanus
ClosePasser montanus
Scientific name:
Passer montanus
Common name:
Eurasian Tree Sparrow
Chinese name:
樹麻雀
Animal group:
Birds
Rhinocypha perforata perforata
CloseRhinocypha perforata perforata
Scientific name:
Rhinocypha perforata perforata
Common name:
Common Blue Jewel
Chinese name:
三斑鼻蟌
Animal group:
Dragonflies
Schistura fasciolata
CloseSchistura fasciolata
Scientific name:
Schistura fasciolata
Common name:
Striped Loach
Chinese name:
橫紋南鰍
Animal group:
Freshwater Fish
This website presents the information collected from 2012-2020 in the selected 25 river sections
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