Madagascar subhumid forests
The Madagascar subhumid forests are a tropical moist broadleaf forest ecoregion that covers most of the Central Highlands of the island of Madagascar. They are included in the WWF's Global 200 list of outstanding ecoregions. Most of the original habitats have been lost due to human pressure.
| Madagascar subhumid forests | |
|---|---|
| Ecology | |
| Realm | Afrotropical |
| Biome | Tropical moist broadleaf forest |
| Borders | Madagascar ericoid thickets, Madagascar lowland forests, Madagascar spiny forests, Madagascar succulent woodlands, Madagascar dry deciduous forests |
| Animals | Lac Alaotra bamboo lemur, chameleons |
| Geography | |
| Area | 199,600 km2 (77,100 sq mi) |
| Country | Madagascar |
| Elevation | 600–1,800 metres (2,000–5,900 ft) |
| Coordinates | 18°56′S 47°31′E |
| Climate type | Tropical monsoon climate (Am), tropical savanna climate (Aw), humid subtropical climate (Cwa) |
| Conservation | |
| Conservation status | Critical/endangered |
| Global 200 | included |
| Protected | 7.679% |
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