About EPA

The Environmental Protection Agency is the leading public agency for ensuring that the environment is clean, safe and healthy in Liberia.

Our Head Office

EPA Headquarters
P.O. Box 4024
4th Street Sinkor, Tubman Blvd
1000 Monrovia 10, Liberia

Email:
info@epa.gov.lr


Phones:
+231-770-XXX-XXX
+231-886-XXX-XXX

Protected Fauna Species in Liberia

Here is a list of the protected animal species in Liberia. Hunting or Trading of these protected species is completely prohibited and is punishable by Law in Liberia. For more information on threatened fauna species, please check the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
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Yellow-backed Duiker

The Yellow-backed duiker (Cephalophus silvicultor) is a shy, forest-dwelling antelope of the order Artiodactyla, from the family Bovidae. Yellow-backed duikers are the most widely distributed of all duikers. They are found mainly in Central and Western Africa.

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Water Chevrotain

The Water chevrotain (Hyemoschus aquaticus), also known as the fanged deer, is a small ruminant found in tropical Africa. This is the only species in the genus Hyemoschus. It primarily lives in the coastal regions, the species can be found from Sierra Leone, Liberia to western Uganda.

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Crocodiles

In a study of habitat use by the three crocodile species in Liberia (West African, slender-snouted and dwarf), it was found that the West African crocodile typically occupied larger, more open waterways consisting of river basins and mangrove swamps, and was the species most tolerant of brackish waters.

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All Parrots

All Parrots are zygodactyl, having the four toes on each foot placed two at the front and two back. There are 335 species worldwide and 7 species which occur in Liberia.

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Ogilby's Duiker

The Ogilby's duiker (Cephalophus ogilbyi) is a small antelope found in Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ghana, southeastern Nigeria, Bioko Island and possibly Gabon. No subspecies are recognized. It is named after Irish zoologist William Ogilby.

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African Golden Cat

The African golden cat is distributed from Senegal, Liberia, to the Central African Republic, Kenya and as far south as northern Angola. It is threatened by extensive deforestation of tropical rainforests, their conversion to oil palm plantations coupled with mining activities and road building, thus destroying its essential habitat. It is also threatened by bushmeat hunting.

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Liberian Mongoose

The Liberian mongoose (Liberiictis kuhni) is a mongoose species native to Liberia and Ivory Coast. It is the only member of the genus Liberiictis. Phylogenetic analysis shows it is closely related to other small, social mongooses and that the banded mongoose is its closest relative.

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African Forest Bongo

The Bongo (Tragelaphus eurycerus) is a large, mostly nocturnal, forest-dwelling antelope, native to sub-Saharan Africa. Bongos are characterized by a striking reddish-brown coat, black and white markings, white-yellow stripes, and long slightly spiraled horns.

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African Python

The African Pythons are found in west Sub-Saharan Africa from Senegal, Mali, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Benin, and Nigeria through Cameroon, Chad, and the Central African Republic to Sudan and Uganda. They prefer grasslands, savannas, and sparsely wooded areas, and can also be found in agricultural land.

African forest buffalo (Syncerus caffer nanus) with yellow-billed oxpeckers (Buphagus africanus) clinging to its flanks, Parc de la Lekedi, Haut-Ogooue, Gabon, Africa
African Forest Buffalo

African Forest Buffalo are one of the most formidable animals in Liberia! They are widely regarded as dangerous and have few natural predators other than humans. These large mammals are some of the most successful wildlife found in Liberia. They are found in various habitats, including marshes, grassy savannas, and wet rainforests.

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