Quintana Roo Flora and Fauna

Quintana Roo was initially inhabited by the Maya. They depended both culturally and economically on what the abundant natural resources offered them, which we will present below. Among its ecosystems include coral reefs, with the great variety that organisms that are associated with them, as well as the jungles.

On the other hand, there are unique formations that derive in endemic species, such as cenotes and multiple islands. These ecosystems They remain predominantly virgins.

For these reasons, the characteristics of Quintana Roo’s flora and fauna is:

• Preserved.
• Little deteriorated.
• With cultural importance.
• Caribbean
• Varied.
• Jungle
• Marine.
• Protected.
• Abundant.
• Tour.

Do not miss this other article about what is the importance of ecosystems to have more information on the subject in addition to continuing to read to know what type of biodiversity is presented in Quintana Roo.

At this point you are surely wondering what kind of flora Quintana Roo has. Quintana Roo is formed at 90% per jungle. Aquatic vegetation, mangroves, tulas, petenes and palm trees can also be found. Agriculture classifies within the flora, but fortunately it occupies only 5% of the State. Some of Quintana Roo’s plant species that can be found here are:

Palma chit (Thrinax Radiata)

It is an emblematic palm of the Yucatan Peninsula. It grows in coastal dunes and medium jungles. Gives fan -shaped leaves and is used to make brooms, palapas roofs and even to cheat lobster. Today its use is regulated.

Red mangrove (Rhizophora Mangle)

Mangroves are extremely important ecosystems. They are adapted to transition brackish conditions between the rivers and the sea, functioning as a shelter for hundreds of species. They also function as barriers to retain tideserosion and can even lessen the force with which hurricanes touch earth. This particular species is the one that tolerates the most saline among all mangroves.

Mahogany (Swietenia Macrophylla King)

This tropical tree produces excellent wood For commercial purposes. It is reddish, soft and can be easily worked. Quintana Roo is the Mexican state that exports the most mahogany, and its sustainable extraction for the well -being of the tropical jungle is always promoted.

As you have already seen what kind of flora Quintana Roo has, now we are going to focus which animals live on it. Do not miss the fauna of Quintana Roo:

Whale Shark (Rhincodon Typus)

It is the bigger fish in the world: It weighs 15 tons. They are very long and can live up to 100 years. Despite this it is not a dangerous animal, because its diet is filtering. This means that it has beards inside the mouth with which it catches the plankton of the water it absorbs.

Are Migratory sharks And in Quintana Roo you can see them between the months of June and August. There is a lot of ecotourism around them, increasing the love of visitors and environmental awareness around their protection.

Is the whale shark in danger of extinction? We tell you in this other Ecology Verde.

Spider monkey (GEOFFROYI ATELES Yucatanensis)

These jungle monkeys have extremely long limbs with those who sway through the high trees. This subspecies lives only in the Yucatecan Peninsula. They emit very characteristic sounds to communicate with each other, which can be heard in natural reserves and in archaeological areas. It feeds on fruits such as wild figs or tamarindos.

Is the spider monkey in danger of extinction? Discover the response below!

Mesoamerican reef system

This coral reef is located on the coast that gives to the Caribbean Sea, in Quintana Roo, extending by four countries. It is the second largest reef in the world and houses a large number of species. In addition, it protects coasts, produces sand and is a carbon dioxide sink.

White turtle (MAWII Dermysys)

Lives in fresh water bodies and classifies how largest turtle in Mesoamericaweighing up to 20 kilos and measuring 65 centimeters long. Its shell is smooth and slightly flattened, of olive gray of where it takes its common name. Nida on the mud, which is moistened land by the rainy season.

We leave you the following article on in danger of extinction in Ecology Verde.

Stromatolites

As bonus, we leave you to this organism that it is not Flora and Fauna of Quintana Roo. Stromatolites seem more stones than living beings, but they really are aquatic bacterial accumulations. They form very large reefs that create shelter ecosystems of many species.

Specifically they are cyanobacteria that absorb carbon dioxide to release oxygen and, in the process, precipitate carbonates, creating laminated calcium carbonate formations. This oxygen contribution drastically changed the planet’s atmosphere, to originate as we know it today.

They are the Evidence of older life that exists on earth and are living fossils. Today they can only be seen in a few places and one of them is the Bacalar lagoon, in Quintana Roo.

We tell you more about stromatolites: what are, how they are formed and importance in this post.

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