Pampa Hermosa National Sanctuary (Spanish: Santuario Nacional Pampa Hermosa) is a protected area in Peru located in the region of Junín.[1] It preserves one of the last pristine areas of montane forests in central Peru.[1]
| Pampa Hermosa National Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
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| Location |  PeruJunín Region |
| Coordinates | 11°02′12″S 75°28′50″W |
| Area | 11543,74 ha |
| Established | 2005 |
| Governing body | SERNANP |
Geography
Pampa Hermosa National Sanctuary is located between the provinces of Tarma and Chanchamayo, in the region of Junin, Peru.[2] The area is mountainous, with an elvational range between 1340 and 3960 m.[2]
Ecology
Pampa Hermosa protects areas of tropical montane rainforests and high elevation grasslands.[2]
Flora
Plant species found in this protected area include: Cedrela angustifolia, Juglans neotropica, Retrophyllum rospigliosii, Iriartea deltoidea, Weinmannia sp., Escallonia myrtilloides, Pseudolmedia rigida, Alnus acuminata, Prumnopitys montana, Guarea guidonia, Styrax andinus, etc.[1][3][2]
Fauna
Animal species found in this protected area include: the Andean cock-of-the-rock, the Junín red squirrel, the yellow-throated toucan, the spectacled bear, the semicollared hawk, etc.[1][2]
References
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