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This is a list of the mammal species recorded in Oman. There are at least 62 mammal species in Oman that have been assessed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), of these, one is critically endangered, four are endangered, eight are vulnerable, and two are near threatened. [1] The following tags are used to highlight ...
The Dhofar region in the south has a great variety of breeding and migratory species. [7] The Omani owl (Strix butleri) is a species of owl discovered in 2013, and is believed to be the only bird endemic to Oman. [8] Oman has about sixty-four species of reptile; these include lizards, skinks, geckos, agamas and a single species of chameleon.
The ibex was one of the most sacred animals in South Arabia, while the oryx antelope was associated with the god Attar, 5th century BC. The Arabian oryx is the national animal of Jordan, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, [17] Bahrain, and Qatar. [18]
The new species is considered rare and has only been found on three reefs near Mirbat, a coastal city in southwestern Oman, the study said. Oman is on the southeastern edge of the Arabian Peninsula.
Osprey, a local breeding resident easily found near any coast of Oman. It is familiar to locals. Indian roller, a common and familiar bird in northern Oman. This is a list of the bird species recorded in Oman. The avifauna of Oman include a total of 556 species, of which 7 have been introduced by humans.
The Arabian wildcat is nocturnal; it is a solitary animal and has several dens, rock crevices, hollow trees or empty fox burrows, into which it can retreat in different parts of its territory. It feeds on jerboas, jirds and other small rodents, small birds, reptiles and large insects, obtaining most of its fluid needs from its food. It is ...
Pages in category "Lists of animals of the Arabian Peninsula" The following 27 pages are in this category, out of 27 total. ... List of moths of Oman;
Pages in category "Lists of fauna of Oman" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B. List of birds of Oman;