Forests, both in Mauritius and Rodrigues are inhabited by a diversity of indigenous flora and fauna.
Biodiversity-Related ODE Sites:
- Rodrigues Biodiversity: Terrestrial (Flora; Fauna); Coastal & Marine; Wetlands;
- Mauritius Biodiversity: Terrestrial (Flora; Fauna); Coastal & Marine; Wetlands;
- National Parks and Conservation Service: Flora; Fauna; Islet Biodiversity; Ramsar Sites - Wetlands; Protected Endemic Sanctuaries;
The flora and fauna of Mauritius has a relatively high level of diversity and endemism as a result of the island’s location, age, isolation and varied topography. |

