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Ryan, J.M.; Attuquayefio, D.
Mammal fauna of the Muni-Pomadze Ramsar site, Ghana
2000 Biodiversity and Conservation (9): 541-560
A survey of the terrestrial mammal fauna of Muni-Pomadze Ramsar site along the Ghana coastline recorded 13 species, with 9 additional species reported by local villagers. Small mammal communities are most diverse in the grassland-thicket habitats surrounding the lagoons. Less diverse communities were present in and around managed Eucalyptus plantations or near villages. Duikers, antelope, bushbuck (_Tragelaphus scriptus_), and cane rats (_Thryonomys swinderianus_) are hunted (or trapped) for bushmeat. Bushbuck, in particular, play an important role in certain cultural ceremonies at Muni-Pomadze. Conservation efforts at these localities should focus on the management of bushmeat species and the establishment of a long-term monitoring program using small mammal communities as bioindicators of the health of the terrestrial habitats bordering Muni Lagoon.
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