Tumbes–Piura dry forests
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The Tumbes–Piura dry forests (NT0232) is an arid tropical ecoregion along the Pacific coasts of southern Ecuador and northern Peru. The ecoregion contains many endemic species of flora and birds adapted to the short wet season followed by a long dry season. Threats include extraction of wood for fuel or furniture, and capture of wild birds for sale.
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Tumbes–Piura dry forests (NT0232) | |
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Ecology | |
Realm | Neotropical |
Biome | Tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests |
Borders | List
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Geography | |
Area | 41,180 km2 (15,900 sq mi) |
Countries | Ecuador, Peru |
Coordinates | 5.736°S 80.361°W / -5.736; -80.361 |
Climate type | BWh: arid; desert; hot arid |
Conservation | |
Conservation status | Critical/endangered |
Global 200 | Tumbesian-Andean Valleys Dry Forests |
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