Wildlife of Tunisia


The wildlife of Tunisia is composed of its flora and fauna. It has 84 species of mammals and 375 species of birds. Tunisia is well documented for its addax and dama gazelle population.

Fauna

The fauna of Tunisia includes the following:
Spiders:Zodarion pusio
Insects:Agabus africanusAgabus ramblaeAmeles assoiAmeles dumontiBothriomyrmex brevicepsBothriomyrmex cuculusBothriomyrmex decapitansBothriomyrmex emarginatusBothriomyrmex pubensBothriomyrmex regicidusCataglyphis fortisCataglyphis hannae

Mammals

Of the mammal species in Tunisia, three are critically endangered, three are endangered, nine are vulnerable, and two are near threatened. One of the species listed for Tunisia can no longer be found in the wild.

Birds

The avifauna of Tunisia include a total of 421 species.