Biodiversity

Faial Nature Park’s biodiversity manifests itself through 769 species of vascular plants, 59 of which are endemic of the Azores, and several flora and fauna species associated with the Laurel Forest.

The ecosystems here represented, including the Laurel Forest, are precious habitat for species of fauna unique in the world, such as birds, bats, arthropods, among others.

In terms of terrestrial fauna, stand out the following endemic arthropods: Calacalles azoricus, Gietella faialensis and Cixius cavazoricus.