Central American dry forests
| Central American dry forests | |
|---|---|
| Ecology | |
| Biome | Tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests |
| Geography | |
| Area | 68,100 km2 (26,300 sq mi) |
| Countries | Mexico (Chiapas), Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica |
| Conservation | |
| Conservation status | Critical / Endangered [1] |
The Central American dry forests ecoregion, of the Tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests Biome, is located in Central America.
Description
The ecoregion covers a total area of approximately 68,100 km2 and consists of scattered patches of dry forests distributed throughout Central America, from southern Chiapas in Southeastern Mexico, through Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua, to the northeast of Costa Rica.[1]
Conservation
Much of the ecoregion has been cleared and converted into pastures for cattle grazing, which is the main cause of its destruction. It is ranked Critical/Endangered by the World Wildlife Fund.[1]
See also
- Ecoregions of Central America
- Ecoregions of the Tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests biome
References
- 1 2 3 "Central American dry forests". Terrestrial Ecoregions. World Wildlife Fund. Retrieved 2013-08-24.
- World Wildlife Fund (2001). "Central American dry forests". WildWorld Ecoregion Profile. National Geographic Society. Archived from the original on 2010-03-08.
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