Fauna Checklists of Al-Abiar Zone (Zaza, Jeera and Takes) Cyrenaica  province – Libya

Aqeelah B. Al-abdly; Abdulghani A. Abdulghani; Yacoub M. El-Barasi; Husayn A. Mohammed; Mohsen. Chammem

doi:10.54172/n5qjjy37

Authors

Aqeelah B. Al-abdly Department of Zoology, Faculty of Arts and Science, Benghazi University, Al-Abyar Branch, Libya Author
Abdulghani A. Abdulghani Department of Marine Resources, Omar Al-Moktar University, El Bayda, Libya Author
Yacoub M. El-Barasi Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, Benghazi University Libya Author
Husayn A. Mohammed Department of Zoology, Faculty of Arts and Science, Benghazi University, Tokra Branch, Libya Author
Mohsen. Chammem Laboratoire d’Elevage et Faune Sau-vage, Institut des régions Arides medenine. Université de Gabes Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54172/n5qjjy37

Keywords:

Checklists, Fauna, Cyrenaica province, Libya

Abstract

The annotated checklist, meticulously crafted through a blend of extensive literature review, the author's keen observations, and the wisdom of local communities, unveils the 36 species representing 29 families. The checklist delves into their geographical distribution, mapping their footprints across the zone. This comprehensive picture allows us to understand the delicate dance between each species and its preferred habitat. However, anthropogenic pressure plays a critical role in shaping the distribution and population density of the zone's fauna. It serves as a potent reminder of the urgent need for conservation efforts. The checklist lays the groundwork for identifying and safeguarding crucial habitats and threatened species, ensuring that the symphony of life in this corner of the world continues to resonate for generations to come.

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