The Tropical Upper Montane Forest.
Theses forest types are seen in peak Wilderness, Piduruthalagala, Bogawanthalawa and Horton Plains. The Rainfall is over 4000mm annually. Elevation up to 1800m - 2000m or more. This area is subjected to strong winds.
Main tree species are Syzygium, Gordonia, Michelia, Elaeocarpus, Calophyllum walkeri, Actinodaphne and Litsea
The trunks of trees are covered with lichen and mosses. Many fern sp (Alsophila Psychotria) are also dominates the undergrowth.
Among fauna found in the montane forests are the Mammals ( purple faced leaf monkey, toque monkey, wild boar, barking deer, giant squirrel, slender loris and sambhur),birds, Amphibians, fishes.
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