Mu Ko Chang National Park () is in Trat Province, eastern Thailand. It spans several provincial districts. It is a marine national park with an area of 406,250 rai ~ , including 52 islands. The most notable island within the archipelago is Ko Chang. Ko Chang covers an area of and is the major island in the Mu Ko Chang National Park, which became Thailand's 45th National Park in 1982. The park is an IUCN Category II protected area with coral reefs.
Fauna Jawed vertebrates present around the island include oceanic whitetip shark and whitetip reef shark. Among the reptile and amphibian species are king cobra, reticulated python, Common water monitor, Hawksbill sea turtle and soft-shelled turtle. Pink skunk clownfish is also around the island. Mammals on the island include barking deer, small Indian civet, squirrel and stump-tailed macaque. Bird population include Red-headed trogon, Tickell's blue flycatcher, Blue-winged pitta, Hooded pitta, Great hornbill, Wreathed hornbill, Oriental pied hornbill, Shikra, Green imperial pigeon and Heart-spotted woodpecker.
Location Mu Ko Chang National Park in overview PARO 2 (Si Racha) National park 1 Khao Chamao–Khao Wong 2 Khao Khitchakut 3 Khao Laem Ya–Mu Ko Samet 4 Khao Sip Ha Chan 5 Namtok Khlong Kaeo 6 Mu Ko Chang 7 Namtok Phlio Wildlife sanctuary 8 Khao Ang Rue Nai 9 Khao Khio–Khao Chomphu10 Khao Soi Dao11 Khlong Kruea Wai Non-hunting area12 Bang Phra Reservoir13 Khao Chi On14 Khung Kraben Forest park15 Khao Laem Sing16 Namtok Khao Chao Bo Thong
See also List of national parks of Thailand List of Protected Areas Regional Offices of Thailand
References
External links DNP - Mu Ko Chang National Park