Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve
E45014
Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve is a coastal wetland and wildlife sanctuary in Mexico renowned for its mangroves, salt flats, and large flamingo populations.
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
biosphere reserve
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protected area → wetland → |
| climate |
seasonally dry
→
tropical → |
| contains |
coastal lagoons
→
estuaries → mangrove channels → salt ponds → |
| country |
Mexico
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|
| hasConservationValue |
critical breeding area for American flamingo
→
important site for migratory birds along the Atlantic Flyway → |
| hasEcosystem |
coastal lagoon
→
dune system → mangrove forest → salt flats → salt marsh → tropical dry forest → |
| hasHabitat |
feeding grounds for migratory birds
→
nesting sites for waterbirds → |
| IUCNCategory |
VI
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|
| knownFor |
birdwatching
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large flamingo populations → mangrove landscapes → salt production areas → |
| locatedIn |
Yucatán Peninsula
→
Yucatán state → |
| locatedOn |
Gulf of Mexico coast
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|
| mainVegetationType |
black mangrove
→
red mangrove → white mangrove → |
| managementObjective |
biodiversity conservation
→
sustainable use of natural resources → |
| nearbySettlement |
Las Coloradas
→
Río Lagartos → San Felipe → |
| protectsSpecies |
American flamingo
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crocodiles → mangrove species → migratory shorebirds → sea turtles → |
| RamsarStatus |
Ramsar site
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|
| supportsActivity |
birdwatching tours
→
boat tours → ecotourism → |
| UNESCOProgramme |
Man and the Biosphere Programme
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| UNESCOStatus |
Biosphere Reserve
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|
Referenced by (1)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
|
Yucatán Peninsula
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hasProtectedArea |