Multiple biogeographic realms
WHS located in more than one biogeographic realm, because they are "junction sites" or because its serial components are spread out. "Biogeographic realm" here is defined as one of the 8 main divisions as defined by Udvardy.
Connected Sites
| Site | Rationale | Link |
| Air and Téneré | At the junction of Palaearctic and Afrotropical realms | |
| Amami-Oshima Island | Of the four components, Iriomote is in the Indo-Malayan realm, while the others (much further north) are in the Palaearctic realm. | |
| Everglades | At the junction of Nearctic and Neotropical realms | |
| Gulf of California | Colorado River Delta (marine portion): Nearctic realm. Islas Marietas: Neotropical realm. "This cluster of islands is situated in a transitional zone between the Nearctic and Neotropical biogeographic regions" | |
| Manas Wildlife Sanctuary | At the junction of Indo-Malayan and Palaearctic realms | |
| Socotra Archipelago | "Socotra is a distinct ecoregion of xeric shrubland lying at the intersection of three biogeographic regions, African, Oriental and Palaearctic" (AB ev) |
Suggestions?
Do you know of another WHS we could connect to Multiple biogeographic realms?
A connection should:
- Not be "self evident"
- Link at least 3 different sites
- Not duplicate or merely subdivide the "Category" assignment already identified on this site.
- Add some knowledge or insight (whether significant or trivial!) about WHS for the users of this site
- Be explained, with reference to a source