It is the largest and least disturbed freshwater wetland in the country. The marsh plays an important ecological role in Caraga Region and has a complex network of marshes, rivers, lakes and ponds.
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Fifty-three (53) species of reptiles including two turtle species, 2 crocodile species, 7 geckos, six Agamid lizards, 19 sp of skink, 1 monitor lizard and 16 sp of snakes. A total of 197 bird species have been recorded in Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary. 197 bird species; 240 species of vascular plants were collected and identified.
Unique Flora: Sixteen (16) of the vascular plant species are endemic.
Unique Fauna: Sixty-seven (67) bird species are endemic to the Philippines, forty-eight (48) are endemic to Mindanao while 10 are threatened species. Egretta sacra (Pacific Reef Heron – Black Phase) was discovered at Lake Panlabuhan during the wetlands tour in celebration of the World Wetlands Day 2017. Thirty-four reptiles endemic to the Philippines and 11 are endemics.
Habitat Types: Freshwater wetland with complex network of lakes, rivers, marsh and ponds.
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A terrestrial national park, located within a complex network of forest ecosystems spanning across fourteen (14) protected areas. Legally gazetted since 22 December 1980 and was updated in 1993. The
A marine national park that comprises of 42 islands and has been listed as Ramsar Site in 2002. It is abundant with both island’s terrestrial and marine biological resources including
This World Heritage Site has the 2nd highest mountain peak in Sarawak, and boasts of having its tropical karsts as the most studied in the world. Gunung Mulu National Park
