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Agusan Marsh and Wild life Sanctuary. The Agusan Marsh is considered as one of the eco-logically significant ecosystems in the Philippines. It harbors unique and pristine habitats to rare and endangered soft-shelled freshwater Turtle, Freshwater Crocodile, Oriental Darter, Purple Heron other species.
It is also home to diversified flora that include 112 species of trees, vines ,lianas and epiphytes, grasses, ground ferns and herbaceous plants. Its faunal diversity includes 132 species of birds, 14 species of freshwater fish, 21 species of amphibians, 39 species of reptiles, 14 species of mammals and 65 species of butterflies.