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Sierra Leone has around 750 species of butterflies. Including one of the largest butterflies the giant African swallowtail the wingspan of which can be up to 25 cm. [13] [14] In a study in 2011, 140 species of dragonflies and damselflies were found. It is estimated that this represents 80% of the species found in Sierra Leone. [15]
Sierra Leone is bordered by Guinea to the north and northeast, Liberia to the south and southeast, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. [5] The country has a total area of 73,253 km 2 (28,283 sq mi), divided into a land area of 73,132 km 2 (28,236 sq mi) and water of 120 km 2 (46 sq mi).
This is a list of the mammal species recorded in Sierra Leone. Of the mammal species in Sierra Leone, six are endangered, nine are vulnerable, and four are near threatened. [1] The following tags are used to highlight each species' conservation status as assessed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature:
The West African lungfish is distributed throughout Africa typically, it can be found in freshwater swamps, backwaters, and small rivers in West and South Africa. [ 8 ] [ 15 ] It has also been reported in African countries such as Senegal, Niger, Gambia, Western Sudan, Côte d’Ivoire, Sierra Leone, Guinea, and many others. [ 7 ]
Sierra Leone, [a] officially the Republic of Sierra Leone, is a country on the southwest coast of West Africa. It is bordered to the southeast by Liberia and by Guinea to the north. Sierra Leone's land area is 73,252 km 2 (28,283 sq mi). [11] It has a tropical climate and environments ranging from savannas to rainforests.
Outamba-Kilimi National Park is located in north-west Sierra Leone near the border with Guinea. The park is divided into two areas, Outamba (741 km 2 ) and Kilimi (368 km 2 ). The park is named after its highest peak in one part, Mount Outamba, and its longest river in the other, River Kilimi.
Location of Sierra Leone The flag of Sierra Leone. Sierra Leone (/ s i ˌ ɛr ə l i ˈ oʊ n (i)/ ⓘ, also UK: / s i ˌ ɛər ə-/, US: / ˌ s ɪər ə-/; Krio: Salone), officially the Republic of Sierra Leone, is a country on the southwest coast of West Africa. It is bordered to the southeast by Liberia and by Guinea to the north.
Important Bird Areas of Sierra Leone (10 P) Pages in category "Fauna of Sierra Leone" The following 11 pages are in this category, out of 11 total.