An assessment of the status of biodiversity in the Maduganga mangrove estuary

The Maduganga estuary and mangrove islets are a complex coastal wetland ecosystem situated in the southern part of Sri Lanka. Currently not a protected area, Maduganga has been recognised as a priority wetland for conservation because of its rich biodiversity. This publication reports the findings of a systematic assessment by IUCN Sri Lanka of the area’s biodiversity, and provides scientific knowledge in a simplified manner to facilitate future initiatives to conserve this valuable coastal wetland ecosystem.