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The fauna and flora in Cape Verde

 
 

The fauna and flora

Underwater fauna Underwater faunaThe waters off the coast of the archipelago harbour countless species of fish © Ariel Fuchs

The flora on Cape Verde is quite limited, however, there are 300 species, most of which were imported by the Portuguese navigators. There is not much fauna on the land. On the other hand, the marine fauna is very rich and diverse, to the delight of divers and fishermen.

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