Punta Patiño

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Punta Patiño

  • Country: 
    Panama
  • Site number: 
    630
  • Area: 
    13,805 ha
  • Designation date: 
    13-10-1993
  • Coordinates: 
    08°18'N 78°13'W
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Overview

Punta Patiño. 13/10/93; Darién; 13,805 ha; 08°18'N 078°14'W. Private Nature Reserve. A littoral plain subject to tidal flooding, consisting of three types of tropical coastal-marine habitat: beaches, reefs, and an estuarine system with mangroves and "albinas" (crusty salt formations at dessicated pools). Numerous migratory and resident seabirds, including a large number of Pelecanus spp. (during the rainy season) occupy the site. There are 19 endangered and protected species occurring, consisting of reptiles, birds and mammals. Human activities include commercial and subsistence fishing, tourism, an environmental education programme, and an agroforestry project. Ramsar site no. 630. Most recent RIS information: 1993.

Administrative region: 
Darién

  • National legal designation: 
    • Reserva Natural Privada - Punta Patiño
  • Last publication date: 
    13-10-1993

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