Odonata of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

This study was conducted in Andaman and Nicobar Islands from 2008 through 2013 to assess the status and distribution of odonate fauna. The Andaman and Nicobar archipelago consist of 572 islands, extending over 800 km. These islands can be broadly divided into two groups, namely, the Andamans and the Nicobars. The following areas were covered during the study period, namely, Great Nicobar Island, Ritchie’s archipelago and North Andaman. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands support unique assemblages of dragonflies and damselflies comprising many species. Further studies are required to better understand the population ecology, habitat destruction and other anthropogenic disturbances to conserve the unique population.