Fada Archei Faunal Reserve
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The Fada Archei Faunal Reserve is located in the north-eastern region of the Chad in its Ennedi Administration region. It was established in 1967 covering an area of 2,110 square kilometres (810 sq mi) with a terrain in the elevation range of 500–1,000 metres (1,600–3,300 ft). Its primary aim was to protect Ammotragus lervia (Barbary sheep).[1][2] It is considered as a Depauperate ecosystem with vegetation of mostly Acacia and Balanites on the banks of the wadis.[3]
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Fada Archei Faunal Reserve | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Map of Chad | |
Location | Chad |
Nearest city | Fada, Ennedi, Chad |
Coordinates | 17.0°N 19.6666°E / 17.0; 19.6666[1] |
Area | 2,110 km2 (810 sq mi) |
Established | 1967 |
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