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The mammals working group had access to species lists and distribution data for mainly the Rodentia and Chiroptera, but actual locality records were inadequate for many species. To complement deficiencies in locality-based records, and enhance a broader consensus on areas of high diversity and local endemism across the region, several important data sources were used to identify priority areas. The group also used subjective assessments based on the knowledge and expertise of participants to reinforce priotization within specific countries. For example, the inclusion of additional coastal priority areas in Sierra Leone and Western Liberia was driven by reports on rare species in this region. Parts of Eastern Côte d’Ivoire and Western Ghana priority areas were determined by the fragmented nature of forest elephant populations and the need for corridors.