Yucatán moist forests
The Yucatán moist forests are an ecoregion of the tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests biome, as defined by the World Wildlife Fund.
| Yucatán moist forests | |
|---|---|
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 Ecoregion territory (in purple) | |
| Ecology | |
| Realm | Neotropical |
| Biome | tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests |
| Geography | |
| Area | 69,700 km2 (26,900 sq mi) |
| Countries | southeastern Mexico, Guatemala and Belize |
| Conservation | |
| Conservation status | Vulnerable[1] |
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 some protection exists, the ecoregion is under threat by logging and cattle farming.[1]
See also
References
- "Yucatán moist forests". Terrestrial Ecoregions. World Wildlife Fund. Retrieved 2013-08-20.
- World Wildlife Fund, ed. (2001). "Yucatán moist forests". WildWorld Ecoregion Profile. National Geographic Society. Archived from the original on 2010-03-08.
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