Mayan Corridor mangroves
Mayan Corridor mangroves | |
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Mangroves | |
Geography | |
Area | 4,144 km2 (1,600 sq mi) |
Countries | |
Coordinates | 19°54′N 87°30′W / 19.9°N 87.5°W |
The Mayan Corridor mangroves
Location and description
Mangroves cover most of the east-facing coast of
In the north, there is a 50 km stretch of mangroves from
Climate
The climate of the ecoregion is Tropical savanna climate - dry winter (Köppen climate classification (Aw)). This climate is characterized by relatively even temperatures throughout the year, and a pronounced dry season. The driest month has less than 60 mm of precipitation, and is drier than the average month.[5][6] Average annual precipitation in the ecoregion is 1,600 mm/year.[1]
Flora and fauna
Mangrove trees in the ecoregion are characteristically red mangrove (
There have been 96 species of mammals recorded in the area, including the jaguar (
Protected areas
Officially protected areas in this ecoregion includes:
- Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve
References
- ^ a b c d "Mayan Corridor mangroves". World Wildlife Federation. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
- ^ a b "Map of Ecoregions 2017". Resolve, using WWF data. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
- ^ "Mayan Corridor mangroves". The Encyclopedia of Earth. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
- ^ "Sian Ka'an". RAMSAR Sites Information Service. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
- ^ Kottek, M.; Grieser, J.; Beck, C.; Rudolf, B.; Rubel, F. (2006). "World Map of Koppen-Geiger Climate Classification Updated" (PDF). Gebrüder Borntraeger 2006. Retrieved September 14, 2019.
- ^ "Dataset - Koppen climate classifications". World Bank. Retrieved September 14, 2019.