Central African mangroves | |
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![]() Map of the Central African mangroves | |
Ecology | |
Realm | Afrotropical |
Biome | mangrove |
Borders | |
Geography | |
Area | 27,570 km2 (10,640 sq mi) |
Countries | |
Conservation | |
Conservation status | Critical/endangered |
Protected | 7,261 km2 (26%)[1] |
The Central African mangroves ecoregion consists of the largest area of mangrove swamp in Africa, located on the coasts of West Africa, mainly in Nigeria.