Yucatán moist forests
| Yucatán moist forests | |
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| Ecology | |
| Biome | Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests |
| Geography | |
| Area | 69,700 km2 (26,900 sq mi) |
| Countries | Mexico (Southeastern), Guatemala and Belize |
| Conservation | |
| Conservation status | Vulnerable[1] |
The Yucatán moist forests are an ecoregion of the Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests Biome, as defined by the World Wildlife Fund.
It is found in the Yucatan Peninsula in southern Mexico, northern Guatemala, and northern Belize.[1]
The ecoregion has little topographic relief, covers an area of 69,700 square kilometres (26,900 sq mi), and has tropical humid climate and a high biodiversity.[1] Although there exists some protection, the ecoregion is under threat by logging and cattle farming.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Yucatán moist forests". Terrestrial Ecoregions. World Wildlife Fund. Retrieved 2013-08-20.
- World Wildlife Fund (2001). "Yucatán moist forests". WildWorld Ecoregion Profile. National Geographic Society. Archived from the original on 2010-03-08.
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