State Emblem and Symbols of Meghalaya

State Animal of Meghalaya - Clouded Leopard

Clouded Leopard

  • Scientific name - Neofelis Nebulosa
  • Due to the cloud-like pattern on its skin, it is named Clouded Leopard.
  • It is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
  • It is the state animal of Meghalaya.
  • To strengthen the efforts for its conservation, it has been included in India's Recovery Program for Critically Endangered Habitats and Species.
  • In India, it is found in Sikkim, northern West Bengal, and Meghalaya subtropical forests, Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur, Assam, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh.

State Bird of Meghalaya- Hill Myna

Hill Myna

  • Scientific name -Gracula Religiosa.
  • The whole body of the mountain myna is bright black, while their beak and two strong legs are orange in color.
  • If we talk about the size of this bird, then this bird is around 28 to 30 centimeters. Whereas the weight of this bird varies from about 200 grams to 250 grams.
  • The female lays around 3 eggs at a time, which are blue in color. And these birds bear eggs for about 14 to 18 days.

State Tree of Meghalaya-Gamhar

Gamhar Tree

  • Scientific name - Gmelina Arborea
  • It is a giant tree whose height is up to 50 - 60 feet. The branches of the tree are white (with some whiteness) and rosy.
  • The leaves of Gambhari are 4 to 9 inches long and 3 - 7 inches wide. They are often ridged, heart-shaped, and pointed from the front.
  • The leaves of the Gambhari plant are smooth and cool. Its bark also removes inflammation.
  • The leaves of Gambhari have a sweet juice like honey. For this reason, it is also called Madhuparnika. It is called Shriparni because of its beautiful leaves.

State Flower: Lady’s Slipper 

Lady's Slipper

  • Scientific name - Paphiopedilum Insigne
  • Orchids such as lady's slipper are usually terrestrial, although some grow on rocks or as epiphytes.
  • Pollinating insects are attracted to the slipper-shaped lip of the flower, which forces them to climb past the reproductive structures so they can deposit or receive pollinia (pollen masses) for fertilization.


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