Oriental Region Countries Quiz and Flashcards

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What are the geographic limits of the Oriental Region?

The Oriental Region includes India, southern Sri Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Sumatra, Java, Borneo, Formosa, Philippines and China. It is bounded by the Himalayas in the north and is separated from the Palaearctic region by the mountains and desert of eastern Iran, but there is no physical boundary in the southeast corner.

How does the fauna of the Oriental Region compare to the Ethiopian Region?

The fauna of the Oriental Region exhibits considerable resemblance with that of the Ethiopian Region. The resemblances are so marked that some zoogeographers prefer to club these two regions under a single realm, the Palaeotropical Region.

What is the dominant climate of the Oriental Region?

The Oriental Region is known for its varied physical features, with a present tropical climate, but the northern part of India is temperate. The eastern part including Myanmar, Indo-China and Northeast Asia has rain forests, while the western peninsular part is desert and the southern portion of the Indian Subregion has luxuriant tropical forest.

What are some of the dominant fish families in the Oriental Region?

The Oriental fish fauna is dominated by Carps and Catfishes. Other families represented in this region are Notopteridae, Anabantidae, Osteoglossidae, Cypriniformes, Cobitidae, Nandidae and Mastacembelidae. Homalopteridae and Pristolepidae are exclusive families. Signup and view all the answers

How did the Oriental Region used to be referred to by some zoogeographers?

The Oriental Region was previously called the Indian Region by Scalater. Signup and view all the answers

What is the status of tailed amphibians in the Oriental Region?

Tailed amphibians are rare in the Oriental Region, but tailless amphibians are numerous. Signup and view all the answers

Name three reptile groups that are plentiful in the Oriental Region.

Lizards, Snakes, Turtles Signup and view all the answers

Which bird is considered the Indian bird in the Oriental Region?

Peacock Signup and view all the answers

Which mammalian families are endemic to the Oriental Region?

Shrews, Rabbits, Squirrels, Circetids Signup and view all the answers

Name one exclusive bird family found in the Oriental Region.

Woodpeckers Signup and view all the answers

Which reptile family is exclusive to the Oriental Region?

Lanthanotus Signup and view all the answers

Name a shared mammalian family between the Oriental and Ethiopian Regions.

Elephants Signup and view all the answers

What are the four subregions that the Oriental region is divided into?

The four subregions of the Oriental region are: 1) Indian Subregion, 2) Ceylonese Subregion, 3) Indo-China Subregion, and 4) Indo-Malayan Subregion. Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the peculiar fauna found in the Indian Subregion?

Some of the peculiar fauna found in the Indian Subregion include Antelope, Black buck, Indian bear, Shield tails, Peacock, and Indian bison. Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the unique species found in the Indo-China Subregion?

The Indo-China Subregion contains Panda, Takin, Hapalomyx, Gibbons, Flying lemurs, Java rhinoceros, Malayan tapir, and Disc-tongued frogs and Salamander. Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the unique species found in the Indo-Malayan Subregion?

The Indo-Malayan Subregion contains Orangutan (Siama), Proboscis monkey (Nasalis), Malayan badger (Mydous), Tupaia, Gibbons, Flying lemurs, Rhinoceros, and Malayan tapir. Signup and view all the answers

How are the islands of the Indo-Malayan Subregion separated from each other?

The islands of the Indo-Malayan Subregion are separated from each other by a considerable expanse of sea. Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the unique species found in the Ceylonese Subregion?

The Ceylonese Subregion is characterized by the presence of Shield tails, Loris, and one species of Spring rats. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Oriental Region Geographic Limits

The Oriental Region includes India, southern Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Sumatra, Java, Borneo, Formosa, Philippines, and China.
It is bounded by the Himalayas in the north and separated from the Palaearctic region by mountains and desert in eastern Iran.
There is no physical boundary in the southeast corner.

Climate

The Oriental Region has a varied climate, with a tropical climate in the present day.
The northern part of India is temperate, while the eastern part, including Myanmar, Indo-China, and N.E. Asia, has rain forests.
The western peninsular part is a desert, and the southern portion of the Indian Subregion has luxuriant tropical forests.

Fauna

The fauna of the Oriental Region exhibits considerable resemblance with that of the Ethiopian Region.
The fauna is neither rich in endemic families nor does it include widespread families.
Fish fauna is dominated by Carps and Catfishes, with exclusive families like Homalopteridae and Pristolepidae.
Tailed amphibians are rare, but tailless amphibians are numerous, including Buffonids, Ranids, Hylids, and others.
Reptiles are plentiful, including lizards, snakes, and turtles, with exclusive forms like Lanthanotus, Uropeltidae, and Xenopelidae.
Bird fauna is widespread, with 66 families, including Woodpeckers, Hornbills, Sunbirds, and others.
Mammals include 30 families, with only four being endemic, including Shrews, Rabbits, Squirrels, and others.

Subregions

The Oriental Region is divided into four subregions: Indian Subregion, Ceylonese Subregion, Indo-China Subregion, and Indo-Malayan Subregion.
The Indian Subregion includes Central and Northern India, characterized by the presence of 123 families.
The Ceylonese Subregion includes the Indian Peninsula and the island of Sri Lanka, characterized by the presence of Shield tails, Loris, and one species of Spring rats.
The Indo-China Subregion includes China south of the Palaearctic boundary, Myanmar, and Thailand, with 138 families.
The Indo-Malayan Subregion includes the Malayan Peninsula and the islands of the Malayan Archipelago, with 132 families.

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Explore the geographic limits and climate of the Oriental Region, which includes countries like India, China, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Learn about its diverse physical features and unique tropical climate.