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The text related to the cultural heritage 'Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System' has mentioned 'Species' in the following places:
| Occurrence Sentence | Text Source |
|---|---|
| Contents 1 Species 2 Environmental protection 3 Gallery 4 See also 5 References 6 External links | WIKI |
| Species[edit] | WIKI |
| 70 hard coral species 36 soft coral species 500 species of fish hundreds of invertebrate species | WIKI |
| With 90% of the reef still needing to be researched, it is estimated that only 10% of all species have been discovered. | WIKI |
| The property provides important habitat for a number of threatened marine species, harbouring a number of species of conservation concern including the West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus), green turtle (Chelonia mydas), hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta), and the American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) as well as endemic and migratory birds which reproduce in the littoral forests of cayes, atolls and coastal areas. | UNESCO |
| Approximately 247 taxa of marine flora have been described within the complex and over 500 fish, 65 sceleritian coral, 45 hydroid and 350 mollusc species have also been identified, in addition to a great diversity of sponges, marine worms and crustaceans. | UNESCO |
| A total of 178 terrestrial plants and 246 taxa of marine flora have been described from the area while over 500 species of fish, 65 scleractinian corals, 45 hydroids and 350 molluscs have been recorded. | UNESCO |
| Numerous endangered species are protected within the boundaries of the BBRRS including; the West Indian manatee, the American crocodile and three species of sea turtle. | UNESCO |
| The property also provides valuable habitat for three species of groupers, and the red-footed booby. | UNESCO |
| Belize's long history of marine species conservation, trans-boundary coastal management cooperation, and involvement in several regional conservation initiatives is based on a recognition of the fact that the seas and resident wildlife are not confined to protected areas or within political boundaries, further enhances the conservation of the BBRRS WHS. | UNESCO |