Shouf Cedar Reserve

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Natural Heritage The reserve hosts 32 species of wild mammals of which 9 are considered to be rare at the international level (wolves, hyenas, etc.). 270 species of birds, 19 are considered rare at the national level, 27 species of reptiles and Amphibians, 2 of which are considered to be rare at the national level (Lacerta kulzeri, Elaphe quatuorlineata) and 520 species of plants of which 12 are considered rare at the national level plus the medicinal plants (30 species), edible and aromatic plants (50 species).

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Plants
The Reserve includes 500 species of plants, 30 species bearing a specifically Lebanese designation (Berberis libanotica, Geranium libani, Dianthus libanotis...), 25 species are nationally and globally threatened species (Orchis anatolica, Medicago sativa, Trifolium physodes...), 50 endemic species (Tulipa aucheriana westii, Silene makmeliana...), 12 rare species ( Lathyrus libani, Bromus japonicus...), 30 medicinal species (Rheum ribes, Sambucus ebullus...), 50 edible species (Gundelia tournefortii, Cichorium pumilum...). in addition to many aromatic plants.

Trees
The Reserve includes 24 species of Trees in addition to the Lebanese Cedar.

Mammals
The Reserve includes 32 species of Mammals,12 globally threatened species(Budger, Wolf,...), 3 locally threatened species (Wolf,Hyaena & Jungle Cat), in addition to 9 rare species (Common pipistrelle, lesser Mouse - Eared Bat)

Birds
The habitats of the reserve; Oak and pine forests, bare rock and alpine vegetation, cedar groves and mountain streams hold a col¬lection of special birds. (more than 270 species from 370 that exist in Lebanon(The Reserve includes about 270 species of birds, four is globally threatened species (Emberiza cineracea, Falco naumanni), 10 is regionally threatened species (Gyps fulvus, Aquila pomarina), more than 30 breeding species(Accipter brevipes, Gyps fulvus, Alectoris chukar, Upupa epops), in addition to 10 breeding species (Aquila heliaca, Asio otus)

Replies
The Reserve includes 27 species of reptiles and amphibians, one is globally threatened species(Chamaeleo chamaeleon), two endemic species (Lacerta media, Lacerta kulzeri), in addition to 2 rare species (Lacerta kulzeri, Elaphe quatuorlineata)

Bufonidae
Bufo bufo
Common toad
Crapaud commun
Oljoum
Adult size (approx.): 12 cm.
Status: Few.
Habitat: Woodland, 0-2100m.
Observation: Day.

Bufonidae
Bufo viridis
Green toad
Crapaud vert
Oljoum
Adult size (approx.): 10cm.
Status: Abundant.
Habitat: Aquatic, moist habitat, 0-2100m.
Observation: Any time of the year especially at night.

Chamaeleonidae
Chamaeleo chamaeleon
Mediterranean Chameleon
Chameleon
Herbaya
Adult size (approx.): 20 cm.
Status: Few. (Globally threatened species).
Habitat: Woodland (on trees), 0-1300m.
Observation: Day, in warm seasons.

Colubridae
Coluber jugularis asianus
Large Whip Snake
Serpent fouet
Hanash Aswad
Adult size (approx.): > 200 cm.
Status: Abundant.
Habitat: Varied, 0 – 1500m.
Observation: Day.

Colubridae
Coluber najadum
Serpent fouet
Nashshabiyyeh
Adult size (approx.): >100 cm.
Status: Abundant.
Habitat: Varied including cedar forests, >1400m.
Observation: Warm days.

Colubridae
Eirenis coronella
Dwarf Snake
Couleuvre
Barsha Mourakkata
Adult size (approx.): 125 cm.
Status: Abundant.
Habitat: Varied, 0-1500m.
Observation: Day.

Colubridae
Eirenis levantina
Dwarf Snake
Couleuvre
Barsha
Adult size (approx.): <100 cm.
Status: Abundant.
Habitat: Varied, 0-1500m.
Observation: Day.

Colubridae
Elaphe holneckeri
Afa'a
Adult size (approx.): 100cm.
Status: Abundant.
Habitat: Varied, 0-1500m.
Observation: Day.

Colubridae
Elaphe quatuorlineata
Hanash Al-Barouk
Adult size (approx.): >150cm.
Status: Limited distribution.
Habitat: Forest, 1400m – 1800m.
Observation: Day.
Endemic Species.

Geckonidae
Hemidactylus turcicus
House Gecko
Gecko verriqueux
Abo Brayss
Adult size (approx.): 8 cm.
Status: Abundant but persecuted.
Habitat: Houses, walls, 0-1200m.
Observation: Night.

Hylidae
Hyla savignyiCommon Tree frog.
Rainette verte
Churghoufe
Adult size (approx.): 5 cm.
Status: Abundant.
Habitat: moist areas; near water in breeding season, other times on plants and trees, 0-1300m.
Observation: Year round especially in warm days.

Lacertidae
Lacerta kulzeri
Mount Lebanon Rock Lizard
Lézard des murailles
Saqqaya Jabaliyyeh
Adult size (approx.):10-15 cm.
Status:Abundant at high altitudes (Globally threatened species).
Habitat: Rocky slopes, trees (cedars), 1400-2100m.
Observation: Day.
Endemic species.

Lacertidae
Lacerta media
Green Lizard
Lézard à trois lignes
Qarout
Adult size (approx.):15 cm.
Status: Abundant .
Habitat: Moist areas, 400-1600m .
Observation: Day.

Agamidae
Laudakia stellio stellio
Stellion, agama
Hardun
Adult size (approx.): 20-22 cm.
Status: Abundant.
Habitat: Rocky areas, woodlands, 0-2000m.
Observation: Warm sunny days.

Scincidae
Mabuya vittata
Common Skink
Scinque vive
Haquaa
Adult size (approx.): 17-19 cm.
Status: Very abundant.
Habitat: Open shrubland and woodland,
0 – 2800m (may be higher).
Observation: Day.

Colubridae
Malpolon monspessulanus
Montpellier Snake
Couleuvre de Montpelier
Hanash Ahmar
Adult size (approx.): >180cm.
Status: Abundant .
Habitat: Sunny shrub land and open fields, 0 - 1600m.
Observation: Day.

Colubridae
Natrix tessellata tessellata
Water snake
Couleuvre tessele
Hayyet May
Adult size (approx.): > 150 cm.
Status: Abundant.
Habitat: Ponds, marshes, rivers, 0-1500m.
Observation: Day.

Lacertidae
Ophisops elegans
Snake - eyed lizard
Lézard à oeil de serpent
Shemmaysse
Adult size (approx.): 15 cm.
Status: Abundant .
Habitat: Dry shrub and open woodland, 0 - 1500 m.
Observation: Day.

Geckonidae
Ptyodactylus puiseuxi
Gecko
Gecko verriqueux
Abo Brayss
Adult size (approx.): 10 cm
Status: Abundant.
Habitat: Rocky areas; walls, 0-1300m.
Observation: Night, day (April-May).

Ranidae
Rana levantinaCommon Green Frog
Grenouille
Dofdah
Adult size (approx.): 12-15 cm.
Status: Abundant.
Habitat: Aquatic (ponds, calm parts of rivers), 0-1500m.
Observation: Any time (spring and summer).

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