Wildlife of Cambodia: A Biodiversity Overview

Cambodia's diverse ecosystems—from dense forests to wetlands and rivers—support a remarkable array of wildlife. Here is a categorized snapshot of notable species:

Mammals

Asian Elephant, Banteng, Clouded Leopard, Eld's Deer, Gaur, Golden Jackal, Pileated Gibbon, Red-shanked Douc Langur, Serow, Sun Bear.

Birds

Bengal Florican, Black-headed Ibis, Eastern Sarus Crane, Giant Ibis, Greater Adjutant, Grey-headed Fish Eagle, Red-headed Trogon, Siamese Fireback.

Reptiles

Cambodian Giant Gecko, Cantor's Giant Softshell Turtle, Green Turtle, King Cobra, Large Forest Centipede, Leatherback Turtle, Malayan Box Turtle, Reticulated Python, Siamese Crocodile.

Amphibians

Cardamom Angular-headed Frog, Cardamom Horned Frog, Painted Narrow-mouthed Frog.

Fish

Bluefin Tuna, Clown Featherback, Clown Knifefish, Giant Catfish, Giant Snakehead, Giant Stingray, Great Barracuda, Indo-Pacific Humpbacked Dolphin, Irrawaddy Dolphin, Mekong Dragon Carp, Mekong Pangasius, Sailfish.

Many of these species are endangered or endemic, making Cambodia a critical area for conservation efforts in Southeast Asia.