The biodiversity of Jordan is rather interesting; considering the location
of Jordan, where three different faunal elements meet, namely: the Ethiopian,
Oriental and Palearctic. The biodiversity is a mixture of these elements
in addition to the occurrence of endemic forms. Also, Jordan underwent
many geological changes in the past which resulted in the formation of
very different habitats and ecological regions.
This page contains data base for several animal groups, including known
species that have been reported from Jordan (Protozoa, Porifera, Cnidaria,
Annelida, marine nematodes, molluscs, Echinodermata and arthropods)
and the vertebrates (Freshwater and marine fishes, amphibians and reptiles,
birds and mammals). Details are given for the mammals and reptiles.
This page was prepared by Zuhair S. Amr (Jordan University of Science
and Technology), through a grant from the Higher Council of Science and
Technology, the National Information Center. Any comments or additions
are welcome.
For further information, please write to:
Zuhair S. Amr
e-mail:amrz@go.com.jo
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