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Elegant Worm Snake (Afrotyphlops elegans)Observer
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There are three endemic blindsnakes on the Gulf of Guinea Islands: The golden blindsnake, Typhlops elegans is endemic to Príncipe island.
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Pied Kingfisher (Ceryle rudis)Observer
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Two individuals of Ceryle rudis observed on the low tide in Papagaio River, Príncipe Island.
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Pied Kingfisher (Ceryle rudis)Observer
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Two individuals of Ceryle rudis observed on the low tide in Papagaio River, Príncipe Island.
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Pied Kingfisher (Ceryle rudis)Observer
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Two individuals of Ceryle rudis observed on the low tide in Papagaio River, Príncipe Island.
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African Harrier-Hawk (Polyboroides typus)Observer
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Observation of 3 individuals of African Harriet Hawk (Polyboroides types) on the road to Moukalaba-Doudou National Park, Doussala village, in the Nyanga province (Gabon): One adult and two juvenils.
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African Woolly-necked Stork (Ciconia microscelis)Observer
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Observation of an individual of woolly-necked Stork on a savana habitat in the road from Tchibanga to Doussala.
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Drewes' Reed Frog (Hyperolius drewesi)Observer
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This rather small treefrog (males 24-31 mm, females 31-33 mm) is endemic to Principe and São Tomé at an altitude of 500-1000 m from close to sea level up to at least 1,420 m asl. It lives in primary forest, farm bush (heavily degraded former forest), coconut groves, coffee plantations and disturbed areas. Listed as Least Concern because, although its Extent of Occurrence is much less than 5,000 km2, it is common, adaptable, and does not appear to be in decline (IUCN).
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Noack's Roundleaf Bat (Hipposideros ruber)Observer
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Group of bats living inside of the old Roça Sundy (Príncipe Island). Locally they call them "Fanaliche".
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Sternotomis ducalisObserver
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Sternotomis ducalis can reach a body length of 28–34 millimetres (1.1–1.3 in). Head and pronotum are mainly black, while the surface of the elytra varies from yellowish-greenish to reddish. Femora and tibiae are usually black. Antennae are black and longer than the insect. This species can be found in Gambia, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal.
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Black Kite (Milvus migrans)Observer
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Yellow-billed Kite (Milvus parasitus aegyptius), resident and migrant on São Tomé and Príncipe and vagrant on Annobón. Abundant along the coasts, in savannas, in city suburbs, and open areas throughout both of the larger islands. Locally called "falcão".
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São Tomé Wood Snake (Philothamnus thomensis)Observer
estrelamatildeDescription
Philothamnus thomensis is a specie of green snake in the Colubridae family, endemic from Sao Tome island. Each island (São Tomé and Príncipe), has a diurnal green snake, endemic, but unrelated to each other (Hapsidophrys principis - Príncipe; Philothamnus thomensis - São Tomé – Locally is called “cobra Suá-Suá” in both islands, and it is believed that gives whips.
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Atlantic Mudskipper (Periophthalmus barbarus)Observer
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The Atlantic mudskipper (Periophthalmus barbarus) is a species of mudskipper native to fresh, marine and brackish waters of the tropical Atlantic coasts of Africa, including most offshore islands. This species occurs on the tidal flats of mangrove forests where it readily crosses mud and sand surfaces out of the water.On Principe can be found in any waterway more muddy.Locally called "Charroco", It is eaten in some communities with greater proximity to river areas.