Termites’ diversity in a protected park of the northern Sudanian savanna of Togo (West Africa)

Termites occur in many ecosystems throughout tropical and subtropical areas. Their distribution is driven by several factors, including landscape some soil characteristics. This study aims to determine organic matter’s role on termites’ diversity a shrubby savanna park. were sampled across transects 3 sites of Galangashi park (northern part Togo). The which termites harvested was analyzed check influence species richness. A total 28 termite belonging 14 genera 6 subfamilies identified. Feeding group II (all fungus-growing termites, grass feeders, wood feeders) the most important among three identified groups. Nine (with two potentially new for sciences: Amitermes sp Eremotermes sp) recorded first time country. strong correlation found between richness, matter, carbon, suggesting richness distribution. occurrence unique member feeding I, Coptotermes intermedius Silvestri, 1912, as well Fulleritermes tenebricus 1914 (both wood-dwelling termites), certainly due vegetation. relatively higher matter shrub savanna, suggest better conservation this landscape.