Western Java montane rain forests
Western Java montane rain forests | |
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Indomalayan | |
Biome | Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests |
Geography | |
Area | 26,342 km2 (10,171 sq mi) |
Country | Indonesia |
Coordinates | 7°15′S 107°45′E / 7.25°S 107.75°E |
The Western Java montane rain forests
Location and description
The ecoregion stretches 500 km from west to east across western and central Java. This mountainous region, historically known as Parahyangan, is only 30-80 km wide. Major volcanoes, from west to east, include Mount Salak, Mount Pangrango, Mount Guntur, Galunggung, Mount Cereme, Mount Slamet, Mount Sindoro, Mount Sumbing, and Mount Merbabu. The highest elevation is 3,428 metres (11,247 ft) at Mount Slamet. The ecoregion is completely surrounded by the Western Java rain forests ecoregion at lower elevations.[4][2]
Climate
The climate of the ecoregion is Tropical monsoon climate (Köppen climate classification (Am)). This climate is characterized by relatively even temperatures throughout the year (all months being greater than 18 °C (64 °F) average temperature), and a pronounced dry season. The driest month has less than 60 mm of precipitation, but more than (100-(average/25) mm. This climate is mid-way between a tropical rainforest and a tropical savannah.[5][6]
Flora and fauna
About 65% of the ecoregion is covered in closed forest, mostly broadleaf evergreen, an additional 20% is open forest.
There are 64 species of mammals in the ecoregion, 16 of which are endemic. Mammals of conservation interest include the endangered Javan surili (
Protected areas
Over 7% of the ecoregion is officially protected.[3] These protected areas include:
References
- ^ "Western Java montane rain forests". World Wildlife Federation. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
- ^ a b "Map of Ecoregions 2017". Resolve, using WWF data. Retrieved September 14, 2019.
- ^ a b c "Western Java montane rain forests". Digital Observatory for Protected Areas. Retrieved August 1, 2020.
- ^ a b c d "Western Java montane rain forests". The Encyclopedia of Earth. Retrieved August 28, 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.