Environmental factors influencing the presence of the Stone Partridge (Ptilopachus petrosus) and phytoecological characterization of its habitat in Benin, Western Africa

Understanding the habitat preference of Stone Partridge (Ptilopachus petrosus) is a crucial step for its conservation and management across different ecosystems. This study was focused on environmental factors vegetation data species which were collected from 60 plots surveyed along 6 perpendiculars transects. Binary logistic regression used to determine relationship between variables. Phytoecological analysed using Detrended Correspondence Analysis (DCA) identify plant communities Shannon Pielou indices have been measured. The analyses identified proximity rocks as variables presence. Three associated with families most represented Poaceae followed by Leguminosae-Papilionoideae, Leguminosae-Caesalpinioideae, Rubiaceae, Combretaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Asteraceae, Leguminosae-Mimosoideae Cyperaceae. phanerophytes therophytes life forms represented. diversity varied 2.12 at 4.53 bits. identification preferred habitats are valuable tool managers interested in this species, however constant monitoring that identifies changes required detrimental change. Key words: Ptilopachus petrosus, Logistic regression, communities, conservation, Benin.