sky island complex
C42585
concept
A sky island complex is a group of isolated high-elevation habitats, often mountains rising from lowland “seas,” whose separation creates distinct ecological communities and drives diversification and endemism.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| sky island | 1 |
Instances (2)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
| Madrean Archipelago | — |
| Pinaleño Mountains | sky island |