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Location:
28o35ŽN, 34o30ŽE
Area:
500 km2
Type:
Wildlife Reserve, Ramsar site
Year of establishment:
1992
Objective:
Protection of the Coral reefs and Mangroves.
Management:
Geographical aspects:
It is among the most picturesque Protectorates in Egypt.
Its spectacular granite mountains ending abruptly on
a narrow coastal plain, fronted by rich coral reefs.
The area also encloses narrow sinuous valleys, fresh
water springs, coastal sand dunes, gravel alluvial fans,
raised fossil reefs and low-lying semi sabkha.
Flora:
It houses 167 plant species, 44 of these species are
seen only in this area. It is a floristic frontier falling
under the influence of a tropical climate but having
predominantly Mediterranean conditions.
Fauna:
Abu Galum contains the largest number of Nubian Ibex,
Hyrax, Red Fox and Striped Hyena. Ten species of lizards
and snakes have been identified in the area where three
of them are very dangerous namely the Black Cobra, the
Horned Viper and Burton's Carpet Viper. Fringe reef
is near the coast.
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