The reserve was created as an important ecological corridor between antisana, cayambecoca reserve above papallacta pass, and lower elevation reserves on the east slope. It does indicate whether each species is globally threatened or endangered according to the iucn and also whether it is migratory, very rare, or accidental in the country. Having already shared the gorgeous scenery we queens birders encountered when we went into the high elevation grasslands in ecuador i would be remiss if i failed to also bring up the birds. The central highlands antisana ecological reserve or. Antisana ecological reserve is a newly created reserve located at about 12,000 ft elevation in the eastern andes of ecuador. The antisana ecological reserve is in the central highlands, located at the feet of the volcano, mount antisana, a 5705 meter high mountain. Antisana has had only one major volcanic eruption in the years 1801 1802. Reintroduced andean tapir attacks a person in the antisana.
The mountain tapir tapirus pinchaque is one of the rare animals found in. Reserva ecologica antisana conservacion ecosistema. It does indicate whether each species is globally threatened or endangered according to the iucn and also whether it is. The reserve was created as an important ecological corridor between antisana, cayambecoca reserve above papallacta pass, and. Reserva ecologica machechindul is an ecological reserve in the provinces of esmeraldas and manabi, ecuador. Antisana is a majestic and mysterious volcano on the western mountain range. Cayambe coca ecological reserve, antisana ecological. Flora and fauna edit the mountain tapir tapirus pinchaque is one of the rare animals found in antisana ecological reserve. It contains the cube lagoon, which has been designated a ramsar wetland of international importance. A study of a freeliving pair and chick as well as population behavior near antisana ecological reserve, ecuador. Bird checklist for antisana reserve exotic birding. Antisana volcano ecological reserve, information, location.
Pdf reintroduced andean tapir attacks a person in the antisana. Antisana ecological reserve is a great tourist attraction with its snow capped peaks, spectacular landscapes, wild life, lakes and enchanting scenery, with the antisana mountain itself being the biggest attraction. It is the nucleus of this protected area in which we find moorlands and western. Reserva ecologica antisana ecuador del presente youtube. It encompasses 15 ecoregions and four protected areas. The most beautiful yet the trickiest volcano of andes. Several trekking and excursion tours are available in the region. The antisana ecological reserve was created in july of 1993, it is considered as a corridor or nexus between the ecological reserve of cayambecoca and the sumaco napo galeras national park. These three areas conform one of the warmest areas in. The fund for the protection of water fonag is a private mercantile. Reserva ecologica antisana rea amazoniaecuatoriana. The protected areas purpose is to preserve native plant and animal wildlife in the andean paramo, which is a habitat situated between elevations of 3600 m and 4800 m and whose wildlife is highly adapted. Our drive up and up and up into antisana ecological reserve was one of great anticipation. Preparatory studies at an estimated cost of usd 22,000 are currently underway, with equal.
Turismo reserva ecologica antisana ecuador sudamerica. Also seek out the excellent fresh trout fished locally at the nearby lakes, on the menu at restaurants leading up to the reserve gates. Casa rural hosteria guaytara antisana ecuador secas. Comparative ecology and conservation isp collection by. Pdf on jul 1, 2015, armando castellanos and others published reintroduced andean tapir attacks a person in the antisana ecological reserve, ecuador. It protects a mountainous area in the transition from tropical rain forest in the north to dry forest in the south. Location antisana ecological reserve is situated in the napo and pichincha provinces in ecuador region along the snow capped antisana volcano peaks in the andes area it covers 120. Reserva antisana ecological reserve, napo province en tripadvisor. These three areas conform one of the warmest areas in ecuador and possess an enormous biodiversity. Reserva ecologica antisana is a protected area in ecuador situated in the napo province, quijos canton and archidona canton.