Biodiversity in Morocco (MAR)
| FishBase | Complete | Literature | Reference | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Species | Families | Species | Families | |||
| Marine | 613 | 253 | Yes | Giaccardi, M., P. Yorio and M.E. Lizurume, 1997 | ||
| Freshwater | 20 | 7 | Yes | Vatova, A., 1975 | ||
| Total | 659 | 268 | No | |||
Ref. Vatova, A., 1975
| Conservation | 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 |
Morocco has a surface area of 446,330 sq. km. The centre of the country is occupied by the high Atlas Mountains which separate fertile coastal plains from inland pre-Saharan semi-arid areas.
The climate is semi-tropical in lowland areas and cooler in the mountains. The rainy season extends from November to March, but is unreliable and produces both flash floods and droughts. The economy is based on agriculture, mineral extraction and tourism. Ref. Vanden Bossche, J.-P. and G.M. Bernacsek, 1990 |
| Hydrography |
Lakes: there are several small natural lakes.
Rivers, floodplains and swamps: there are several river basins, including Moulouya, Rbia, Tensift and Sous.
Reservoirs: there are more than 30 impoundments in Morocco, with a total reservoir area of over 500 sq. km.
Coastal lagoons: there are several lagoons, including mainly Merja Zerga and Nador. Ref. Vanden Bossche, J.-P. and G.M. Bernacsek, 1990 |