Tropical dry forests span four continents, making up parts of Mexico, Central and South America, India, Indonesia, Africa and even Australia.
Central & South America
Central & South America, namely the Neotropics are home to the greatest amount of tropical dry forest globally, containing approximately .5 million square kilometers of mostly secondary growth.
Asia
Asian tropical dry forests exist mostly in India and the south eastern islands of Indonesia. Asian dry forests are at a higher risk of deforestation due to the higher rates of human population growth, as well as less regulation by government agencies.
Africa
Africa contains tropical dry forests which exist in distinct parallel bands approximately 1000 kilometers north and south of the equator. African dry forests are home to a comparatively large amount of endemic megafauna, including rhinos, elephants and giraffes.
Australia
Australia's tropical dry forests are located in the northern region, running along a similar parallel latitude with the dry forests of Africa. Australia is unique in that its dry forests are mostly composed of Eucalyptus trees, which are semi-evergreen rather than semi-deciduous.