Explore by environment
Five major environments structure Tunisian wildlife.
Iconic species
The ones most associated with the Tunisian territory.
Where to observe them
The country's main protected areas.
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Ichkeul National Park
Northern lake and marshes, a major stopover for migratory birds.
Bouhedma National Park
Wooded steppe of the Centre, reintroduction site for Saharan antelopes.
El Feija National Park
Cork-oak forest of Kroumirie, refuge of the Barbary stag.
Kuriat Islands
Major green turtle nesting site in the Mediterranean.
Protected species
19 species benefit from protected status in Tunisia. Their capture, keeping and trade are prohibited.
Mediterranean chameleon
Mediterranean chameleon is present in Tunisia where it occup...
Fennec fox
Fennec fox is present in Tunisia, particularly in the southe...
Dorcas gazelle
Dorcas gazelle is present in Tunisia, particularly in the so...
The statuses shown are those of the IUCN Red List.
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Tunisian wildlife at a glance
Tunisia brings sharply contrasting environments together in a small territory: the Sahara and its steppes in the south, the wooded massifs of the north-west, the Mediterranean coast and wetlands such as Lake Ichkeul, a major stopover for migratory birds. This range of environments explains the variety of the country’s wildlife.
This page gathers the 299 species documented as present in Tunisia, both wild and domestic. Each one indicates the environments where it lives, the regions where it can be observed and, where applicable, its protected status.
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