Iberian sclerophyllous and semi-deciduous forests
| Iberian sclerophyllous and semi-deciduous forests | |
|---|---|
Natural landscape around the Safareja watercourse, Moura, Portugal | |
Location of the ecoregion (in purple) | |
| Ecology | |
| Realm | Palearctic |
| Biome | Mediterranean forests, woodlands, and scrub |
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| Geography | |
| Area | 297,804 km2 (114,983 mi2) |
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| Conservation | |
| Conservation status | critical/endangered |
| Protected | 74,552 km² (25%) |
The Iberian sclerophyllous and semi-deciduous forests is a Mediterranean forests, woodlands, and scrub ecoregion in southwestern Europe. It occupies the interior valleys and plateaus of the Iberian Peninsula. The ecoregion lies mostly in Spain, and includes some portions of eastern Portugal.