Zombitse Park

Specificity of the Park

The Zombitse Vohibasia complex is renowned for its wealth of rare bird species, endemic to Madagascar and/or the area. The Park is part of Endemic Bird Area No. 093 according to the World Bank 1992. It also has eight species of lemurs, some of which are near-threatened, such as the Phaner furcifer pallescens. This Protected Area boasts "exceptional biodiversity." Due to its rich biodiversity, the Zombitse Vohibasia National Park is an excellent research area. It has a laboratory for conducting various types of research.

The Landscapes of Zombitse Park

The Fauna of Zombitse Park

Zombitse Vohibasia National Park is home to endemic wildlife species, including some sixty bird species, 47% of which are endemic to Madagascar, 24% of which are endemic to the Malagasy region, and one local endemic species – the Phylastrephus apperti, endemic lacertilians, and vulnerable species. Ispidina madagascariensis was recorded in the Zombitse forest. It is the only protected area home to the Phelsuma standingi and the Phyllastrephus apperti. It also has eight species of lemurs, some of which are near-threatened, such as the Phaner furcifer pallescens.

The Flora of Zombitse Park

Two species of Didieraceae typical of this region; various species of baobabs such as dwarf baobabs and Grandidier's baobabs; Euphorbiaceae, Fabaceae, and Apocynaceae predominate.