map of the Bahia mangroves ecoregion (outlined in yellow).
Ecology
Realm
Neotropical
Biome
mangroves
Borders
Atlantic Coast restingas
Bahia coastal forests
Geography
Area
2,100 km2 (810 sq mi)
Country
Brazil
States
Bahia
Espírito Santo
Conservation
Conservation status
Critical/endangered
The Bahia mangroves is a tropical ecoregion of the mangroves biome, and the South American Atlantic Forest biome, located in Northeastern Brazil. Its conservation status is considered to be critical/endangered due to global climate change and other factors.[1]
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