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Ankarana National Park

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== Invertebrates ==
Ankarana is home to at least 50 shellfish species, including 10 water species. Among the most interesting species is the great land snail [[Tropidophora]]. Several species of [[Collembola]] (springtail) and amphipods are endemic to the caves and streams of Ankarana.<br><br>
== Vertebrates ==
=== Fishes ===
The species Glossogobius ankaranensis is endemic to Ankarana. Glossogobius callidus (River goby) and Pachypanchax sp are also present in the streams of Ankarana.
=== Reptiles / Amphibians ===
Glossogobius ankaranensis is Ankarana has a very high diversity of reptiles and amphibians, at least 60 species have been inventoried. Following species are endemic to Ankarana while Glossogobius Callidus Pachypanchax and : Among species, those that are endemic: * Frogs * Anodonthyla sp nov * Mantidactylus sp nov* Skink * Amphiglossus sp nov* Snakes * Alluaudina moquardi * Liophidium therezieni * Liophidium sp nov * Heteroliodon sp nov * Stenophis sp nov 1 * Stenophis sp are also present in nov 2 * Lizard * Lygodactylus expectatus* Gecko * Uroplatus ebenaui (endemic to the streams of Ankaranafar north)* Crocodile * Crocodylus niloticus (Nile crocodile)

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