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Species identified in the project area include the Mona Monkey (Cercopithecus
mona), Crested Porcupine (Hystrix cristata), African Giant Rat (Crecetomys
gambianus). Several species of squirrels (notably the African tree squirrel –
Heliosciurus gambianus and Striped ground squirrel – Xerus erythropus), Monitor
Lizards (Varanus albigularis), and the red necked Cobra (Naja pallida) are
expected to occur in the area. Local inhabitants indicated that local fox (Vulpes
species), antelope (Tragelaphus species) and deer (Cervus elaphus) are also known
to occur within the Project area. The complete list of amphibians, reptiles, bird
and mammalian species identified are provided in Annex B.
Two faunal species were identified during the wet season to be of vulnerable
ecological status. These are listed in Table 4.9 below.
Table 4.9
Vulnerable Faunal Species in the Study Area
S/N Local Names Species Family Group
18 Soldier Ant Strongylognath Formicidae Insecta
us alboini
20 Dragon fly Acanthaeschn
a Victoria
Aeishnidae Insecta
4.10 PROTECTED AREAS
According to the Nigerian Forestry Act (1958) and the Edo State Forestry Law
CAP 59 (1976), the forest areas in proximity to the Study Area fall under
anthropogenic or natural forest. It has been identified that the Project site is
located on anthropogenic forest, fallow land none of which is cordoned off, and
it is not well maintained by surrounding owners. The closest natural forest is
the Sakoba Forest Reserve located approximately 20 km to the south of the
Project site. According to the Forestry Law 2002 (an amendment of the Forestry
Law Cap 59 Vol III) the destruction or modification of forest and protected
areas is prohibited. There are no protected areas in close vicinity to the Study
Area or that will be directly affected with the development of the Project.
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