Wildlife of Equatorial Guinea

Guinea baboon

The wildlife of Equatorial Guinea is composed of its rich biodiversity of flora and fauna.

Overview

Dense tropical rainforest vegetation prevails throughout Equatorial Guinea. There are 140 species of trees, especially palms and hardwoods. Yams and bananas were introduced by the early inhabitants and became staples. Monkeys, chimpanzees, elephants, and gray doves are common.

Fauna

Mammals

Main article: List of mammals of Equatorial Guinea

• Guinea baboon
• Red river hog

Birds

Main article: List of birds of Equatorial Guinea

• Blue-headed wood-dove
• Iris glossy-starling

Reptiles

• Bitis gabonica rhinoceros