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belizean+reef+mangroves Latitude and Longitude:

17°36′N 88°00′W / 17.6°N 88°W / 17.6; -88
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Belizean reef mangroves
Ecoregion territory (red areas in blue-dashed box)
Ecology
RealmNeotropic realm
BiomeMangroves
Geography
Area259 km2 (100 sq mi)
Country Belize
Coordinates 17°36′N 88°00′W / 17.6°N 88°W / 17.6; -88

The Belizean reef mangroves ecoregion (WWF ID: NT1406) covers the mangrove habitats along the islands and cayes of the Belize Barrier Reef. This ecoregion is distinct from the mainland Belizean Coast mangroves ecoregion, and may be considered a sub-unit of the overall Mesoamerican Gulf-Caribbean mangroves ecoregion. [1]

Location and description

The mangrove habitats of this ecoregion are associated with the islands along the 220 km Belize barrier reef, stretching from the Mexico border south; the ecoregion also extends across three coral atolls ( Turneffe Atoll, Lighthouse Reef and Glover's Reef), sea grass beds and some coastal lagoons. [1]

Climate

The climate of the ecoregion is Tropical savanna climate - dry winter ( Köppen climate classification (Aw)). This climate is characterized by relatively even temperatures throughout the year, and a pronounced dry season. The driest month has less than 60 mm (2.4 in) of precipitation, and is drier than the average month. [2] [3]

Flora and fauna

The most common mangrove tree species in this ecoregion is the red mangrove ( Rhizophora mangle), with some white mangrove ( Laguncularia racemosa, black mangrove ( Avicennia germinans), and coconut palms ( Cocos nucifera). [1]

Mammals of conservation interest include the vulnerable West Indian manatee ( Trichechus manatus), the endangered green sea turtle ( Chelonia mydas), the critically endangered hawksbill sea turtle ( Eretmochelys imbricata), the vulnerable loggerhead sea turtle ( Caretta caretta), and the vulnerable American crocodile ( Crocodylus acutus). The ecoregion supports significant bird colonies, including the red-footed booby (Sula sula), brown booby ( Sula leucogaster), and the brown ('common') noddy ( Anous stolidus). [4]

Protected areas

About 12% of the land area of the Belizean Barrier Reefs are officially protect, a portion of which is mangrove habitat. Protected areas in this ecoregion include:

References

  1. ^ a b c "Belizean reef mangroves". World Wildlife Federation. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
  2. ^ Kottek, M.; Grieser, J.; Beck, C.; Rudolf, B.; Rubel, F. (2006). "World Map of Koppen-Geiger Climate Classification Updated" (PDF). Gebrüder Borntraeger 2006. Retrieved September 14, 2019.
  3. ^ "Dataset - Koppen climate classifications". World Bank. Retrieved September 14, 2019.
  4. ^ "Belizean Barrier Reef". Retrieved September 3, 2021.

belizean+reef+mangroves Latitude and Longitude:

17°36′N 88°00′W / 17.6°N 88°W / 17.6; -88
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
(Redirected from Belizean Reef mangroves)
Belizean reef mangroves
Ecoregion territory (red areas in blue-dashed box)
Ecology
RealmNeotropic realm
BiomeMangroves
Geography
Area259 km2 (100 sq mi)
Country Belize
Coordinates 17°36′N 88°00′W / 17.6°N 88°W / 17.6; -88

The Belizean reef mangroves ecoregion (WWF ID: NT1406) covers the mangrove habitats along the islands and cayes of the Belize Barrier Reef. This ecoregion is distinct from the mainland Belizean Coast mangroves ecoregion, and may be considered a sub-unit of the overall Mesoamerican Gulf-Caribbean mangroves ecoregion. [1]

Location and description

The mangrove habitats of this ecoregion are associated with the islands along the 220 km Belize barrier reef, stretching from the Mexico border south; the ecoregion also extends across three coral atolls ( Turneffe Atoll, Lighthouse Reef and Glover's Reef), sea grass beds and some coastal lagoons. [1]

Climate

The climate of the ecoregion is Tropical savanna climate - dry winter ( Köppen climate classification (Aw)). This climate is characterized by relatively even temperatures throughout the year, and a pronounced dry season. The driest month has less than 60 mm (2.4 in) of precipitation, and is drier than the average month. [2] [3]

Flora and fauna

The most common mangrove tree species in this ecoregion is the red mangrove ( Rhizophora mangle), with some white mangrove ( Laguncularia racemosa, black mangrove ( Avicennia germinans), and coconut palms ( Cocos nucifera). [1]

Mammals of conservation interest include the vulnerable West Indian manatee ( Trichechus manatus), the endangered green sea turtle ( Chelonia mydas), the critically endangered hawksbill sea turtle ( Eretmochelys imbricata), the vulnerable loggerhead sea turtle ( Caretta caretta), and the vulnerable American crocodile ( Crocodylus acutus). The ecoregion supports significant bird colonies, including the red-footed booby (Sula sula), brown booby ( Sula leucogaster), and the brown ('common') noddy ( Anous stolidus). [4]

Protected areas

About 12% of the land area of the Belizean Barrier Reefs are officially protect, a portion of which is mangrove habitat. Protected areas in this ecoregion include:

References

  1. ^ a b c "Belizean reef mangroves". World Wildlife Federation. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
  2. ^ Kottek, M.; Grieser, J.; Beck, C.; Rudolf, B.; Rubel, F. (2006). "World Map of Koppen-Geiger Climate Classification Updated" (PDF). Gebrüder Borntraeger 2006. Retrieved September 14, 2019.
  3. ^ "Dataset - Koppen climate classifications". World Bank. Retrieved September 14, 2019.
  4. ^ "Belizean Barrier Reef". Retrieved September 3, 2021.

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