Biodiversity

Sha Lo Tung is widely recognised as one of Hong Kong’s most biodiverse inland wetlands, with its mosaic of habitats supporting exceptional species richness and high conservation value.
Over 80 species of dragonflies have been recorded in the area—accounting for more than 60% of Hong Kong’s total—including newly described species first named from this very site.
Its streams and wetlands also harbour a variety of freshwater fish, including the locally endemic Hong Kong paradise fish (Macropodus hongkongensis), as well as numerous amphibians, snakes, and mammals. Together, these species form a complex and layered ecosystem, underscoring Sha Lo Tung’s ecological significance.