French Polynesia - Terrestrial
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Flora
The flora of French Polynesia is in the process of being published by Jacques Florence (IRD). The first two volumes are already available.
Florence, Jacques. 1997. Flore de la Polynésie Française, vol. 1: Cannabaceae, Cecropiaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Moraceae, Piperaceae, Ulmaceae, Urticaceae. Editions de l'ORSTOM. Paris. (Further volumes forthcoming)
Insects and Spiders
Inventory of French Polynesian terrestrial arthropods (NSF Biotic Survey and Inventory, PI: Rosemary Gillespie UC Berkeley)
Mollusks
French Polynesia is well known for its snails, especially the radiation of Partula on Moorea and the tragic extinction events.
Birds
For a checklist and other information on French Polynesia's avifauna, see the SOP Manu website. An affiliate of Birdlife Internationa, the Ornithological Society of Polynesia - "SOP MANU" - protects the birds, habitats and biodiversity of French Polynesia, and works with the human population to promote the sustainable management of natural resources.
"The terrestrial avifauna consists of some thirty two species. This relatively low number, however, masks a high rate of endemism. Only Reef Heron, Spotless Crake, Pacific Black Duck and Pacific swallow have a large distribution throughout the South Pacific. The rest are only found in French Polynesia.
In contrast French Polynesia has 27 species of seabird, making it one of the richest tropical areas for marine species. The majority of bird species are widespread in the tropical area. Nine species only breed in the Pacific and one, Murphy's Petrel, is endemic to eastern Polynesia. Three subspecies are also endemic to French Polynesia." - source SOP MANU.
French Polynesia - Freshwater
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French Polynesia - Marine
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Flora
The Algae of French Polynesia are described in a volume:
Payri, C., N'Yeurt A.R. & Orempüller, J. - 2001 - Algae of french Polynesia -Algues de Polynésie Française. Edition Au Vent des îles - tahiti, 320pp.
Fish
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Invertebrates
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