| Mayan Corridor mangroves | |
|---|---|
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 Ecoregion territory (in red) | |
| Ecology | |
| Realm | Neotropic |
| Biome | Mangroves |
| Geography | |
| Area | 4,144 km2 (1,600 sq mi) |
| Countries | |
| Coordinates | 19°54′N 87°30′W / 19.9°N 87.5°W |
The Mayan Corridor mangroves ecoregion (WWF ID: NT1421) covers the mangrove habitats along the Caribbean Sea coast of the state of Quintana Roo in southern Mexico and a narrow strip on the north of Belize. The region is named for the Maya Civilization archeological sites along the coast. Biodiversity in the area high due to the interactions of different environments - coastal lagoons, river estuaries, coral reefs, and barrier beaches. The ecoregion supports Mexico's largest population of crocodiles (Crocodylus moreletii).[1][2][3]
- ^ "Mayan Corridor mangroves". World Wildlife Federation. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
- ^ "Map of Ecoregions 2017". Resolve, using WWF data. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
- ^ "Mayan Corridor mangroves". The Encyclopedia of Earth. Retrieved November 20, 2020.