The Madagascar lowland forests or Madagascar humid forests
Geography
The ecoregion constitutes a narrow strip of lowland forests between Madagascar's east coast and the mountainous Central Highlands, from sea level to elevation. It covers an area of approximately . The ecoregion is under the direct influence of the oceanic trade winds, which maintain a warm, humid climate; rainfall is above 2,000 mm per year and can reach up to 6,000 mm on the Masoala peninsula.
A famous extinct species is Delalande's coua (Coua delalandei) which has not been seen since the 19th century.
External links
- Rainforests of Madagascar (WildMadagascar.org)