Ría Lagartos mangroves
| Ría Lagartos mangroves | |
|---|---|
Mangroves | |
| Borders | |
| Geography | |
| Area | 3,626 km2 (1,400 sq mi) |
| Country | Mexico |
| Coordinates | 21°36′N 88°05′W / 21.6°N 88.08°W |
The Ría Lagartos mangroves
Location and description
The ecoregion stretches across 300 km of the northeastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsul, from the coastal town of
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]
Flora and fauna
Characteristic tree species of the ecoregion are the red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle) and the black mangrove (Avicennia germinans). Mangroves are found in two general types: pygmy mangroves (plants under 2 meters in height), and fringe mangroves (where trees may reach 20 meters.)[1]
Over 280 species of aquatic birds have been recorded in the region, include the cormorant (
Protected areas
Officially protected areas of the ecoregion include:
References
- ^ a b "Ría Lagartos mangroves". World Wildlife Federation. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
- ^ "Map of Ecoregions 2017". Resolve, using WWF data. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
- ^ a b "Ría Lagartos mangroves". The Encyclopedia of Earth. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
- ^ "Humedal de Importancia Especialmente para la Conservación de Aves Acuáticas Reserva Ría Lagartos". 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.