Northern Zanzibar–Inhambane Coastal Forest Mosaic |
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Realm | Afrotropical |
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Biome | Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests |
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Area | 11,500 km2 (4,400 sq mi) |
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Country | Tanzania, Kenya |
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Rivers | Wami River, Ruvu River, Pangani River |
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Conservation status | Critical/endangered |
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Global 200 | Yes |
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Protected | 12%% |
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The Northern Zanzibar–Inhambane Coastal Forest Mosaic is a biologically rich ecoregion located along the eastern coast of Africa, spanning parts of Kenya and Tanzania. This ecoregion is part of the Afrotropical realm and consists of tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests with high biodiversity and endemism.[1]
Geography
Stretching approximately 11,500 square kilometers, the Northern Zanzibar–Inhambane Coastal Forest Mosaic is situated near the coastlines of Tanzania and Kenya. The forest mosaic comprises a mix of forests, woodlands, and savannas, lying adjacent to other notable ecoregions, including the Eastern Arc Mountains and Southern Zanzibar–Inhambane Coastal Forest Mosaic.[2]
References
- ↑ https://www.worldwildlife.org/ecoregions/at0125
- ↑ http://vegetationmap4africa.org/