Fauna

Moroccan fauna, compared to those of other neighboring countries, can be considered relatively rich and diverse. 24,602 species have been identified so far.

The national fauna is very largely dominated by arthropods which constitute 73% of the total listed species, that is to say 17,893 species. Among these 17,893 arthropods, 13,461 are insects, a percentage of nearly 75%. Very far behind arthropods are molluscs and vertebrates, which, with 2,249 and 1,718 species, respectively constitute 9% and 7% of the total specific national biodiversity (Source: National Biodiversity Strategy, 2004).

*): Figure updated according to the publication of the Red List of the IUCN - Center for Cooperation for the Mediterranean "The Statutes and Distribution of the Mediterranean Mammals", 2008.