Physical and Biological Information
Birds
Compared to the ornithological situation in the deltas of other European rivers, the Ambracian Gulf is rich in birdlife (both from a qualitative and a quantitative perspective). There are 67 species of birds in the region that are protected by EEC Directive 79/409 and described as endangered in Europe (such as pelicans and glossy ibis). This gives the region high ornithological value. This assessment is supported by the fact that species which are rare [such as: Black-winged stilt and Stone curlew] in other areas can be found in the region.
| Nesting species | ||
|---|---|---|
| Anas platyrhynchos | Pelican | Fulica atra |
| Ardea cinerea | Egretta garzetta | Ardeola ralloides |
| Vanellus vanellus | Common Redshank | Gallinago gallinago |
| Gallinula chloropus | Goose | Anas crecca |
| Anas querquedula | Aythya ferina | Anas penelope |
| Anas acuta | Anas clypeata | Netta rufina |
Fish
The fish of the Ambracian Gulf and the rivers are the same as those found in all the river deltas in Greece and are mentioned below:
| Seawater fish | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sardine | Sprat | Eel |
| Natrix spp. | Garfish | Sand smelt |
| Common grey mullet | Grey mullet | Golden grey mullet |
| Leaping mullet | Seabass | Common dentex |
| Gilt-head bream | Pandora | Striped sea bream |
| Annular sea bream | Bogue | Red mullet |
| Striped red mullet | Horse mackerel | Wrasse |
| Tentacled blenny | Goby | Common sole |
| Plaice | Dolphin (mammal) | - |
