Like rural areas, cities too can harbor unique and rich biodiversity. Urban landscapes, when properly designed, can be hosts to many native plants and animal species, and regain ecosystems such as rivers, coastal areas, and urban forests which benefit the populace with a number of ecosystem services like recreation and relaxation, provision of food, clean water, air purification, flood control, and pollination. It is high time to popularize the concept of urban biodiversity along with its status