Zemongo Faunal Reserve Explained

Zemongo Faunal Reserve
Iucn Category:IV
Map:Central African Republic
Relief:1
Location:Central African Republic
Coordinates:6.6°N 25.1°W
Area:10100km2
Established:1925

Zemongo Faunal Reserve is a protected reserve of the Central African Republic. Established in 1925, it was extended and redesignated in 1975, although still open to hunting in 1980. The main rivers are the Vovado River and the Goangoa River, covering an area of 10100km2, of which 1720km2 is inundated forest.[1] The reserve contains dense Isoberlinia savanna woodland and gallery forests and supports eastern chimpanzees and other primate species.[2] The reserve formerly held a large elephant population and a diverse antelope community.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Hughes. R. H.. Hughes. J. S.. A directory of African wetlands. 23 April 2011. 1992. IUCN. 978-2-88032-949-5. 485.
  2. Book: Stuart. S. N.. Adams. Richard J.. Biodiversity in sub-saharan Africa and its islands: conservation, management and sustainable use. registration. 23 April 2011. 1990. IUCN. 978-2-8317-0021-2. 68.
  3. Book: East, Rod. Antelopes: Part 3 - West and Central Africa: Global Survey And Regional Action Plans. 23 April 2011. 1 January 1990. IUCN. 978-2-8317-0016-8. 102.