Fabaceae Shrub 2 Acacia prasinataHunde Fabaceae Tree 3 Acacia pseudonigrescensBrenan & Ross Fabaceae Tree 4 Acalypha marssima M. Gilbert Euphorbiaceae Shrub 5 Acanthus senniiChiov. Academia.edu uses cookies to personalize content, tailor ads and improve the user experience. Ethiopia is characterized by the largest montane areas in tropical and subtropical Africa, which are at the centre of East Africa's hotspot of diversity (Mutke et al., 2001).Especially, the afroalpine ecosystems on isolated mountains (the Ethiopian “sky islands”) harbour a large number of unique endemic species (Hillman, 1988; Friis et al., 2005). Walia Ibex Endemic to Ethiopia, Walia Ibex, formerly widespread in the northern mountain massifs, but now restricted to the Simien Mountains National Park, where it is … Ethiopia is home to a rich diversity of freshwater fish species. The country has numerous water bodies, being suitably located in the Rift Valley. Now found only in the Simien Mountains, it’s a rather spectacular goat with dramatic arched horns and incongruous black-and-white striped legs. Sorry, preview is currently unavailable. 1995, 1997, 2000) and from but have restricted ranges in Ethiopia subsp. Ethiopian Wolf. The biology of most endemic birds in Ethiopia is not well known. ���s�� 0000000855 00000 n Princeton University Press, Princeton. <<1EFC3A9566AB5C4B81F0C4E8BE9CFA82>]>> Beira (Antelope) Dibatag or Clarke's Gazelle. Overall there are 280 mammalian species and subspecies 31 are endemic. ��Be6h� @��H��|�x_�hv`֛� �H��Q�H3�5�10�Ҍ@� � �23� The Yellow Fronted Parrot. Endemic animals are special because they are found in only one location on the planet, and nowhere else. . Great Basin National Park is home to several endemic plant and animal species. https://www.zegrahm.com/blog/birds-ethiopia-guide-10-unique-endemic-species Dorcas Gazelle. 0000003703 00000 n 0000000016 00000 n This study documented species riches of endemic large mammals and their biogeography, conservation status and threats in Ethiopia. Arabica Coffee is endemic to the afro montane rain forest of Ethiopia where wild coffee populations still grow in the highlands of southwest and south east parts. Acraea zoumi (Nymphalidae) Charaxes figini (Nymphalidae) Charaxes galawadiwosi (Nymphalidae) Ethiopian Charaxes. 43 species are endemic to the Horn of Africa while 18 or 19 (subject to certain taxonomic criteria) are national endemics. Checklist of Endemic Bird Species of Ethiopia This list of bird species found exclusively in Ethiopia is based on the taxonomy used in Dickinson (2003). ?����E1$ͯ(�m��$Mh>D1uQ+��2RWAί�b�I͜�/��)���('��v�b4%,^�$�%i�!܊{�;��g��M/�h�,�n\+�Q❗������)�� ��x��٫g����X��3Ó�+�a4�0zT��. African Wild Dog. The smoke from burning the plant is inhaled to relieve headache and also as a cure for “evil eye” (possession by evil spirits in Ethiopian folk religion). About 5.3% of the species were endemic and near-endemic to Ethiopia. Dicliptera minutifolia. The Walia Ibex, Ethiopia’s rarest endemic species, is more often seen on the label of the popular local beer named in its honour than in person. The ecology, behavior and breeding biology of the endemic bird species of Ethiopia have not been fully documented [15]. Revised and enlarged third edition. Acanthaceae. %PDF-1.4 %���� To browse Academia.edu and the wider internet faster and more securely, please take a few seconds to upgrade your browser. Common plants such as coriander, myrrh, cardamom, chat and caraway also populate Ethiopia’s diverse landscapes. Introduction. as too hot and dry for comfortable habitation (Daniel Gamachu, 1977; Rupp, 1980). INTRODUCTIONTanzania are among the top 25 endemic-rich countries of Manifold as the landscape is the Ethiopian wildlife. List of Endemic Plants of Ethiopia S.No Botanical Name Family Name Habit. trailer Mountain Nyala. The Simiens is an excellent place for birding. endemic to Ethiopia and 20 threatened. Most of the endemic birds that are endemic to the highlands are distributed widely, but five species are restricted to tiny areas. Between 130 and 200 bird species exist in the Simiens, depending on whose numbers you believe! These species are also considered as one of the endemic animals in Ethiopia. 0000000775 00000 n Moreover, only partial Red Lists of plants of Ethiopia and Eritrea have been published to date (Oldfield … Endemic mammals of Ethiopia 117 zones; they regard the Wirch (alpine, >3000 m a.s.1.) 47 0 obj <> endobj Ethiopia boasts an extremely diverse flora including more than 1,000 species of woody plants (125 of which are endemic) and 736 types of grass. Of them, 25 are accidental, 16 are endemic, one has been introduced by humans, and the statuses of 11 are under review. x�b```f``��l���cB�`���n9�����p���*QRX�x�8 �gQ�ls Ethiopia and Eritrea are in the Horn of Africa, known as one of the world's biodiversity hotspots. These antelopes are found in high altitude woodland of Bale Mountains National Park in central Ethiopia. 0000000984 00000 n 47 13 Blepharis cuspidata. ENDEMIC SPECIES OF ETHIOPIABy Tamara Britten, www.exclusiveethiopia.com All pictures courtesy of Tamara Britten (Posted 07th May 2020) With Ethiopia being ATCNews' feature country for 2019 / 2020, is it a pleasure to introduce to you Tamara Britten of www.ExclusiveEthiopia.com Tamara will, in an upcoming series of articles, be sharing her destination knowledge, and some of… 0000004381 00000 n (Ed. Ethiopia has a large variety of indigenous plant and animal species. Endemic Wild Animals List. African elephant. 0000002737 00000 n Endemics in Family Order. lb). Geladas are endemic to the Ethiopian highlands, with populations being found by the Awash River, Blue Nile River, and south of the Tekeze River. 59 0 obj<>stream We quantitatively classified the flora of Ethiopia and Eritrea into meaningful geographical units by analyzing the taxonomic and phylogenetic β‐diversity at genera, total species, and endemic species levels at a scale of 0.5° × 0.5° grid cells. Systematic sampling method was used to collect data from 80 quadrats (20m x 20m) established along transects. 1 Acacia negriiPic.-Serm. Enter the email address you signed up with and we'll email you a reset link. Acanthus sennii. To learn more, view our, Progress on the red list of plants of Ethiopia and Eritrea: conservation and biogeography of endemic flowering taxa, Commiphora oddurensis Chiov. The young, covered in black feathers when still at the colony, are fed away from the colonial site once they can fly. The study was conducted on The status of an Ethiopian endemic plant. 1. This is a list of the bird species recorded in Ethiopia.The avifauna of Ethiopia included a total of 867 confirmed species as of May 2020. The medicinal plants have been used for various types of human and animal treatments in the country. The nation enjoys a high level of endemism with 31 species of endemic mammals and over twenty species of endemic birds. The flora of Ethiopia is estimated to contain close to 6500–7000 species including medicinal plants; of those, 12–19% are endemic to the country . )(2003) The Howard and Moore Complete Checklist of the Birds of the World. 5 are endemic to Ethiopia and 12 ‘near-endemics’. Little is known about this parrot due to its limited habitat near lake Tana … xref Barleria longissima. Ethiopia boasts Africa’s only indigenous rose species – the Rosa abyssinica; an evergreen Rosaceae with white & creamy fragrant flowers and orange climbing hips, popular in … 0000001835 00000 n By using our site, you agree to our collection of information through the use of cookies. Academia.edu no longer supports Internet Explorer. Caraway, carcade, cardamom, chat, coriander, incense, myrrh, and red pepper are common. this video contains ethiopian endemic animals thier habitats and life stayle. In some areas, the mountains are covered with shrubs such as pyracantha, jasmine, poinsettia, and a varied assortment of evergreens. The "sky island" geography of the Great Basin region lends itself to large numbers of highly specialized species.. Mountain ranges are separated from other mountains by "seas" of desert, across which plant … endstream endobj 48 0 obj<> endobj 49 0 obj<> endobj 50 0 obj<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]/ExtGState<>>> endobj 51 0 obj<> endobj 52 0 obj<> endobj 53 0 obj<> endobj 54 0 obj<> endobj 55 0 obj<> endobj 56 0 obj<>stream You can download the paper by clicking the button above. Unless otherwise noted, the list is that of iGoTerra. Ethiopian Endemic Plants. In this report, IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria are given for 135 endemic taxa. Brillantaisia grotanellii. Endemic to Ethiopia, Echinops kebericho, is used for fever and as a taenicidal herb (to expell tapeworm). 0000002247 00000 n 0000002813 00000 n Asystasia ammophila. 0000001090 00000 n However, the Simien Mountains host the largest concentration of Geladas in the country. Little else about the life of this species is known: it provides an excellent opportunity for study and observation of an Ethiopian endemic. Dickinson, E.C. Gelada. Vepris dainellii, in Arba Minch Natural forest, Southern Ethiopia, to determine the population status, population structure and regeneration status of the species. The Red List of Endemic Trees and Shrubs of Ethiopia and Eritrea, published by the Global Trees Campaign in 2005, helps to improve the sparse knowledge of trees in the area. %%EOF Rainfall, like temperature, is largely determined by altitude (Fig. startxref Finally, plant commonly considered as edible for hungry Edwards 1989, Hedberg et al. longisiliqua (VU) or the near endemic the manuscripts under preparation for this and Eritrea (locally threatened plants) will Cordeauxia edulis … in press, species that are not globally threatened people, such as the endemic Moringa rivae Edwards et al. At Bale and Simien massifs open habitat typical plants are – soft green guassa grass, ericaceous heathers and spectacular palm-like giant lobelias. Ethiopia’s rivers and lakes are filled with many endemic species of barbels, catfish, loaches, and other fish. 0000002489 00000 n The mountain Nyala is an attractively marked antelope, with a greyish to chestnut-brown coat body. Pale Tawny Hartebeest. 0 Below the list of endemic and rare species of birds of Ethiopia. Grevy's Zebra. Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania are individually, Ethiopia is one of the world's rich biodiversity countries among the world leaders in terms of species richness and and it deserves attention regionally and globally [1,2]. Charaxes larseni (Nymphalidae) Charaxes phoebus (Nymphalidae) Charaxes sidamo (Nymphalidae) Melitaea abyssinica (Nymphalidae) Papilio arnoldiana … Endemic species were identified through reviewing more than 6000 species from 200 families. as too cold and the Bereha (desert, c800 m a.s.1.) An additional 16 species are hypothetical as defined below. This large size makes Ethiopia an ecologically diverse ranging from arid areas to tropical forests in the south. and C. suffruticosa Teshome (Burseraceae): taxonomy, distribution, ecology and conservation status, Crotalaria trifoliolata (Leguminosae: Papilionoideae), a previously incompletely known Ethiopian endemic rediscovered after 120 years, DISTRIBUTION, DIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION OF THE GENUS ALOE IN KENYA. There are 428 endemic and near endemic woody taxa in Ethiopia and Eritrea, of which 107 are trees and 321 are shrubs. 0000000556 00000 n H���]o�0��������W�V�C�Viܵ�0�I�R;¤Y���m��,�T�u���s��ڽ�����F�Mt�4(4ˈ2H���)�yA In total, there are more than 850 species of birds that have been recorded in the country. The conservation of tree species in Ethiopia and Eritrea is of particular importance as both countries have some of the highest levels of poverty in the world.