Biodiversity Guinea-Bissau (GNB)
 
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Species Families Species Families
Marine 585 164 No Quéro, J.-C., J.-C. Hureau, C. Karrer, A. Post and L. Saldanha (eds.), 1990
Freshwater 108 35 No Daget, J., J.-P. Gosse and D.F.E. Thys van den Audenaerde, 1984
Total 680 185 No
Ref.   Daget, J., J.-P. Gosse and D.F.E. Thys van den Audenaerde, 1984
Conservation Deforestation, overgrazing, soil erosion, and overfishing are the cause of environmental problems. The following information is to be sought: - Status of knowledge of the freshwater fauna; - Existence of conservation plans; - Information on major aquatic habitats or sites within the country; - Current major threats to species; - Future potential threats to species; - Contact(s) for further information.
Geography and Climate Guinea-Bissau has a surface area of 36,125 sq. km. There are extensive coastal swamps (10% of the total area is periodically tide-covered). Inland relief is low. The climate is hot and humid with a rainy season (May to November) and a cooler dry season (December to April). The economy is based primarily on agriculture. There is a large hydroelectric potential which has not yet been developed.

Ref.  Vanden Bossche, J.-P. and G.M. Bernacsek, 1990
Hydrography Lakes: there is one minor lake, Lake Cufada. Rivers, floodplains and swamps: there are three main river systems, the largest being the Corubal. The Cacheu has a lower floodplain. Reservoirs: none. Coastal lagoons: none.

Ref.  Vanden Bossche, J.-P. and G.M. Bernacsek, 1990
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