The Colombian Pacific Region is considered one of the regions with the highest number of species per square kilometer. Having one of the highest concentrations of species per area of both animals and vegetables. Therefore, it is considered a megadiverse country, that is, with great biodiversity.
In this interesting ecology article, we will talk about the characteristics of the Flora and fauna of the Colombian Pacific region and the natural and national parks that are the region will be mentioned.
Characteristics of the flora and fauna of the Pacific region
Among the Characteristics of the Pacific Regionwhich make possible the development of their Great biodiversity are the following:
- He receives that name for being next to the Pacific Ocean, occupying almost the entire west of the Colombia, and limits to the south with Ecuador, to the west with the Pacific Ocean, to the northwest with the Caribbean region, to the east with the Colombian Andean region and to the northwest the Serranía de Darién.
- It is one of the five natural regions that are part of the Colombian territory.
- The Colombian Pacific region practically in its entirety is flat, allowing the development of swamps and forests.
- It is a very rich region in terms of its nature, being one of the natural regions with greater biodiversity not only in the vicinity of Colombia, but throughout the world.
- The climate of the peaceful region is of a humid tropical type, or rather intertopical, because it is among the tropics of Capricorn and cancer, and is wet because of the large amount of rainfall that occurs throughout the year.
- We are facing a jungle region, since it is the vegetation of dense forests that predominates in the landscape.
- As for its hydrography, the region has a large number of rivers, most have a very abundant flow, due to high rainfall. Its main rivers are; The Atrato River, the Río de San Juan and the Baudó River.
- Regarding the plants of the peaceful region, approximately 35,000 species inhabiting the region are calculated.
- The animals of the peaceful region make the fauna of this region very diverse. In fact, remember that due to the Great variety of Colombia’s flora and faunathis is one of the most important megadiverse countries of the entire world.
Flora of the Pacific Region
Regarding the plants from the peaceful regionwe highlight that due to its proximity to the Colombian coast there are 4 different types of mangrove swamp: Red, black, white and piñuelo. Here you can learn more about what a mangrove is and its characteristics.
Other species that can be identified in this region are La Palmerathe bromelia, the fern, the fresco, the cover and Large leaf mahoganybeing the latter a species that is in danger of extinction because of the destruction of its habitat.
The palm trees give a great food contribution to the species that are close to them, however, these are being talked to get their oil and wood for the benefit of the human being. The Brassavola It is a kind of orchid, which belongs to this region and presents a great fragrance.
Fauna of the Pacific Region
Among the animals from the peaceful region of Colombiawe find a aquatic animals as crustaceans, fish, mollusks, marine mammals, etc.:
- Crabs
- Tercotes
- Shrimp
- Sharks
- Humpback whale
The latter is one of the largest species that exist on the planet, and usually appear between July and November along the coasts of the Colombian Pacific.
On the other hand, among the Terrestrial animals stand out:
- Wild boar
- Tigrillo
- Jaguar
- Harpía Eagle
- Fresh Agua Caimán
- Lazy bear
- Ant-eater
- Small arachnids
In addition, small species of reptiles and amphibians can be found. Some species of amphibians that can be identified are Rana Dardo Poison and the dendrobates frog. Among the birds, a kind of marine bird characterized with an orange beak, yellow iris and standing color of the blackish face, this bird is called Alcatraz de Nazca located in some Pacific islands.
One of the species that are in danger of extinction between animals, as a result of being persecuted by people to get their flesh and eggs, is The Carey turtle. Besides, The Caquetá Title Monkey It is an endemic species of the region and is also in danger of extinction.
Natural and national parks of the Pacific Region
The Pacific region of Colombia It contains a huge diversity of both animal and plant species, which is why it has been necessary that some territories such as protected areas. Among these areas are:
- The Gorgona National Park.
- The Urtry National Park.
- Natural National Park of Sanquianga
- The Sanctuary of Flora and Fauna Malpelo.
- The Uramba Bahía Málaga Natural Park.
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