Diversity of mammalian fauna in the Matiemba and Kobo Classified Forests, in central and northern Côte d'Ivoire

This work was carried out as part of the Forest Investment Project (PIF), initiated by the Forest Development Company (SODEFOR). The aim was to make an inventory of the Mammalian fauna of the classified forests of Matiemba and Kobo. This study, carried out in April 2024, through linear transects and reconnaissance walks, noted that these forest fragments abound in the whole, 17 species of mammals grouped into 5 orders and 8 families. The order Arthiodactyl and the Rodent were specifically the most observed with 59.42% and 23.66% respectively. The Bushbuck (Tragelaphus scriptus) was the most abundant species (28.99%) in these forests. All identified species are classified as Least Concern (LC) except for the Yellow-backed Duiker (Cephalophus silvicultor), the Black Dorsal-banded Duiker (Cephalophus dorsalis) and the African Buffalo (Syncerus caffer) which are Near Threatened (NT). In the CITES Appendices, the Yellow-backed Duiker, the Black-dorsal Duiker, the Rufous-sided Duiker (Cephalophus rufilatus), Maxwell's Duiker (Philantomba maxwellii), African Buffalo and Green Monkey (Chlorocebus sabaeus), are listed in Appendix II (IIA). The other mammalian species are listed in Appendix III (AIII). In view of these conservation statuses, these classified forests deserve special attention for their sustainable management.