Cultural Significance
| Title | Symbol | Picture |
|---|---|---|
| National animal | Markhor (Capra falconeri) | |
| State animal | Snow Leopard (Uncia uncia) | |
| National bird | Chukar Partridge (Alectoris chukar) | |
| State bird | Peregrine Falcon or Shaheen (Falco peregrinus) | |
| National aquatic animal | Indus Dolphin or Bhulan (Platanista minor) | |
| National fish | Mahseer (Tor putitora) | |
| National reptile | Mugger Crocodile (Crocodylus palustris) | |
| National amphibian | Indus Valley Toad (Bufo stomaticus) |
Read more about this topic: Fauna Of Pakistan
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