Northern Zanzibar–Inhambane coastal forest mosaic

Northern Zanzibar–Inhambane Coastal Forest Mosaic
Ecology
RealmAfrotropical
BiomeTropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests
Geography
Area11,500 km2 (4,400 sq mi)
CountryTanzania, Kenya
RiversWami River, Ruvu River, Pangani River
Conservation
Conservation statusCritical/endangered
Global 200Yes
Protected12%%

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

  1. https://www.worldwildlife.org/ecoregions/at0125
  2. http://vegetationmap4africa.org/