Fiji Serena Dhaon

Fiji is situated in the Pacific Ocean, between Hawaii and Northeast of Australia. It’s a combination of 322 islands.

Fiji’s biome is Tropical Rainforest. Climate Zone The climate zone of Fiji is tropical. Biome Fiji’s biome is Tropical Rainforest. Beachfront of Fiji

Annual Temperature Turtle Island of Fiji Latitude-18º00’S 72ºF to 96⁰F Latitude-18º00’S Elevation- Low- 0 meters High-1324 meters Turtle Island of Fiji

Annual Temperature Cont.. Prevailing Winds-Trade Winds Surface Ocean Currents-Warm, moist air Sunset at the Beach of Fiji

Annual Precipitation & Humidity Rainfall occurs throughout the year, but occurs mostly from December through February. Annual Precipitation is 165 to 180 cm. Humidity-Moist Underwater World of Fiji

Seasons and Soil Quality There are two seasons in Fiji. The rainy season which extends from November to April and the dry season which is from May to October. Soil The soil is fertile in most of Fiji except in the mountain area, which is rocky. Traditional House of Fiji

V E G T A I O N Orchids Banana Tree Orchids are naturally grown flowers in the wild. An orchid shown below is a producer. Banana Tree Bananas are widely grown fruits in Fiji. A banana tree shown below is a producer.

Flora of Fiji Christmas Bush Coconut Tree This plant is called a Christmas Bush because it blooms during the Christmas time, which is summer season in Fiji. This Christmas Bush is a producer. Coconut Tree Coconuts are widely grown in Fiji. Coconut water has long been a popular drink in Fiji. A coconut tree is a producer.

V E G T A I O N Tagimaucia Water Lily The flower Tagimaucia is Fiji’s national flower. It is in bloom for most of the year. Lake Tagimaucia is the habitat of this rare flower. A Tagimaucia is a producer. Water Lily Water lilies are flora of Fiji. They are rooted in soil in bodies of water, with leaves and flowers floating on the water surface. Tropical water lilies can bloom either during the day or at night, and are the only group to contain blue-flowered plants. A water lily is a producer.

Fauna of Fiji Fruit Bat A fruit bat is native in Fiji. They have short jaws and powerful teeth to bite fruits. A fruit bat is a primary consumer.

Fauna of Fiji Cont… Crested Iguana The crested iguana is a native endangered reptile. It is found in the tropical dry forest of the northwestern islands archipelago of Fiji. The crested iguana feeds on leaves, seeds and flowers of plants commonly found in Fiji’s tropical dry forest. This reptile is a primary consumer.

Fauna of Fiji Cont… Kula Lorikeet The Kula Lorikeet lives in tropical forests. This native bird is a primary consumer.

Fauna of Fiji Cont… Masked Shining Parrot A Masked Shining Parrot is one of Fiji islands, Viti Levu, native bird. These forest birds feed on fruit, such as bananas. A Masked Shining Parrot is a primary consumer.

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