Sierra de Órganos National Park
Sierra de Órganos National Park
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Rock formations in the Sierra de Órganos |
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location | Zacatecas (State) , Mexico | |
surface | 11.25 km² | |
WDPA ID | 306848 | |
Geographical location | 23 ° 45 ′ N , 103 ° 46 ′ W | |
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Setup date | 2000 | |
administration | Comisión Nacional de Áreas Naturales Protegidas (CONANP) |
The Sierra de Órganos National Park is one of the youngest Mexican national parks and includes the bizarre rock formations of the Sierra de Órganos in the state of Zacatecas, together with their flora and fauna.
geography
The park is about 15 to 20 km northwest of the city of Sombrerete in the state of Zacatecas and has an area of 11.25 km². The park was designated in 2000.
literature
- Mata-Páez, RI et al. (2016): Ecological relevance of catclaw (Mimosa spp.) At the Sierra de Órganos National Park. Revista Mexicana de Ciencias Forestales, 7 (35), 53-63. Pinar del Rio, Cuba.
fauna
Bobcat ( Lynx rufus )
Puma ( Puma concolor )
Coyote ( Canis latrans )
Web links
Commons : Sierra de Órganos National Park - Collection of images, videos and audio files
Individual evidence
- ↑ visitmexico.com: Explore the natural wonders in Sierra de Organos
- ↑ protectedplanet.net: Sierra de Órganos in Mexico