Nihonkai montane deciduous forests
| Nihonkai montane deciduous forests | |
|---|---|
Palearctic | |
| Biome | Temperate broadleaf and mixed forests |
| Geography | |
| Area | 82,361 km2 (31,800 sq mi) |
| Country | Japan |
| Coordinates | 39°45′N 141°15′E / 39.75°N 141.25°E |
The Nihonkai montane deciduous forests
Hokkaido Island
.
Location and description
The ecoregion stretches for 800 kilometres (500 mi) up the western side of Honshu, from
Honshu alpine conifer forests
ecoregion.
Climate
The climate of the ecoregion is Humid continental climate - Hot summer sub-type (Köppen climate classification Dfa), with large seasonal temperature differentials and a hot summer (at least one month averaging over 22 °C (72 °F), and mild winters.[4][5]
Flora and fauna
The climate is cooler in the north of Honshu than the south, with deciduous trees typified by Japanese beech (Fagus crenata) and Jolcham oak (Quercus serrata).
Protected areas
Protected areas in the ecoregion include:
References
- ^ "Eastern Asia: Western Honshu Island, Japan". World Wildlife Federation. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
- ^ "Map of Ecoregions 2017". Resolve, using WWF data. Retrieved September 14, 2019.
- ^ "Nihonkai montane deciduous forests". Digital Observatory for Protected Areas. Retrieved July 17, 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.