Classifying biogeographic realms of the endemic fauna in the Afro-Arabian region.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

Understanding diversity patterns and identifying the environmental factors that shape these patterns are essential for ecology and conservation. The Afro-Arabian region comprises one of the most important biogeographic areas connecting continents. Yet, little emphasis has been put on understanding its endemic fauna in relation to its biogeographic realms. Our objective is to fill the gaps in knowledge on diversity patterns and biogeography that are essential for prioritizing the overdue conservation efforts.

Location

The study area covers mostly the hot desert climate region in North Africa and Arabia, and includes the Mediterranean, Sahel, and Ethiopian highlands (hereafter "Afro-Arabian region").

Methods

We used distribution maps developed by IUCN and BirdLife f

SUBMITTER: Soultan A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7452816 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature