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Flora and fauna of the Comoros
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The wildlife of the Comoro Islands is composed of their flora and fauna.
Fauna
Mammals
Main article: List of mammals of the Comoros
The mammalian diversity of the Comoros, like most other young volcanic islands, is restricted to marine mammals and bats.[1]
Birds
Main article: List of birds of the Comoros
Flora
The country is home to 72 species of orchids.
References
- ^ "Comoros biodiversity - ECDD Comoros". www.ecddcomoros.org. Retrieved 2017-02-04.
- Lepage, Denis. "Checklist of birds of the Comoros". Bird Checklists of the World. Avibase. Retrieved 27 April 2007.
- Clements, James F. (2000). Birds of the World: a Checklist. Cornell University Press. p. 880. ISBN 0-934797-16-1.
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Categories
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Annuals36
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Bulbs, Corms & Tubers41
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Ferns27
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Fruits3
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Garden Plants23
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Grasses26
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Herb17
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Insects1
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Mammals1
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Midwest Native Plants0
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Northeast Native Plants112
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Perennials123
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Rose1
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Shrubs47
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Trees112
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Tropical Plants53
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Upland Birds5
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Vines18
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Viola Tricolor1
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Water Gardening & Plants9
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Waterfowl0
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Wetland Birds0
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Wetland Plants4
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Wildbirds172
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Wildflowers1
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Woodland Plants29
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