Allpahuayo-Mishana National Reserve

Allpahuayo-Mishana National Reserve (Spanish: Reserva Nacional Allpahuayo-Mishana) is a protected area in Peru located southwest of Iquitos in the region of Loreto.[1] It was established in 2004 to protect the diverse forest types in the area, especially the rainforests on white sandy soil and watercourses which provide drinking water to the city of Iquitos.[1]

Allpahuayo-Mishana National Reserve
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources)
Location within Peru
Location Peru
Loreto
Nearest cityIquitos
Coordinates3.928°S 73.556°W / -3.928; -73.556
Area58,069.9 ha (580.699 km2)
EstablishedJanuary 16 2004
Governing bodySERNANP
WebsiteReserva Nacional Allpahuayo-Mishana (in Spanish)

Geography

Allpahuayo-Mishana National Reserve spans an area of 58,069.9 hectares (224.209 sq mi) and is located in the province of Maynas, region of Loreto, 23 km southwest of the city of Iquitos.[1][2] The area presents a varied topography going from seasonally flooded terrain to well-drained hills.[2] Soils are also diverse, ranging from clay to almost pure quartz sand.[2]

The Nanay river contributes to the flooding dynamic in the area, with a peak level in May, and a lowest level in September with ca. 6 meters of difference.[1]

Climate

Tropical, with an average temperature of 26° C and an annual precipitation between 2500 and 3000 mm.[1]

Ecology

Tropical forests in the area are varied due to the diverse soils with two main types of forests: seasonally flooded forests and forests on white sand.[1]

Flora

Plants found in the reserve include: Hevea guianensis, Syagrus smithii, Epistephium parviflorum, Pachira insignis, Oenocarpus bataua, Cordia nodosa, Aspidosperma excelsum, Micrandra spruceana, Iriartea deltoidea, Diclinanona tessmannii, Bactris simplicifrons, Pagamea coriacea, Theobroma subincanum, Parkia multijuga, Coryanthes alborosea, Annona montana, Brosimum utile, Euterpe precatoria, Iryanthera juruensis, etc.[3][4][5][2]

Fauna

Mammals present in the area include: the red brocket, the brown-mantled tamarin, the lowland paca, the South American coati, the Northern Amazon red squirrel, the kinkajou, the brown woolly monkey, the jaguar, etc.[6]

Birds present in the reserve include: the white-throated tinamou, the blue-and-yellow macaw, the nocturnal curassow, the reddish hermit, the Iquitos gnatcatcher, the Connecticut warbler, the Mishana tyrannulet, the fork-tailed woodnymph, the white-throated toucan, Spix's guan, the white-necked jacobin, the red-necked woodpecker, etc.[6][7][8]

Amphibians present in the reserve include: Boana geographica, Pristimantis acuminatus, Ranitomeya reticulata, Leptodactylus pentadactylus, etc.[9]

References
  1. "Allpahuayo Mishana - Servicio Nacional de Áreas Naturales Protegidas por el Estado". www.sernanp.gob.pe. Retrieved 2020-11-05.
  2. García-Villacorta, Roosevelt; Ahuite-Reátegui, Manuel; Olortegui-Zumaeta, Mauro (2003). "CLASIFICACIÓN DE BOSQUES SOBRE ARENA BLANCA DE LA ZONA RESERVADA ALLPAHUAYO-MISHANA". Folia Amazónica (in Spanish). 14 (1): 17–33. doi:10.24841/fa.v14i1.151. ISSN 2410-1184.
  3. Vasquez, Rodolfo; Phillips, Oliver L. (2000). "Allpahuayo: Floristics, Structure, and Dynamics of a High-Diversity Forest in Amazonian Peru". Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden. 87 (4): 499–527. doi:10.2307/2666143. ISSN 0026-6493.
  4. VARGAS PAREDES, Víctor; STAUFFER, Fred W.; PINTAUD, Jean-Christophe (2012). "RIQUEZA, USOS Y CONSERVACIÓN DE PALMAS (ARECACEAE) EN LA RESERVA NACIONAL ALLPAHUAYO-MISHANA (PERÚ) / Richness, uses and conservation of palms (Arecaceae) in the Allpahuayo-Mishana National Reserve (Peru)". Acta Botánica Venezuélica. 35 (1): 53–70. ISSN 0084-5906.
  5. Roque, José E.; León, Blanca (2006). "Orchidaceae endémicas del Perú". Revista peruana de biología. 13 (2): 759–878. ISSN 1727-9933.
  6. Oversluijs-Vásquez, Marcos Roland (2003). "ANIMALES DE CAZA EN LA ZONA RESERVADA ALLPAHUAYO-MISHANA". Folia Amazónica (in Spanish). 14 (1): 7–16. doi:10.24841/fa.v14i1.149. ISSN 2410-1184.
  7. Ungvari Martin, Judit (2017). "Connecticut Warbler (Oporornis agilis) in a Peruvian White Sand Forest Habitat". Boletin UNOP. 12 (1): 6–8. ISSN 2220-9212.
  8. Salazar-Zapata, Edwin; Mattos, Jean; Ferreyra, Freddy; Piana, Renzo; Balta, Katya (2003). "COMPOSICIÓN DE ESPECIES DE AVES EN HÁBITATS DE LA ZONA RESERVADA Allpahuayo - Mishana Y COLINAS DE LA FORMACIÓN NAUTA, LORETO, PERÚ". Folia Amazónica (in Spanish). 14 (1): 125–132. doi:10.24841/fa.v14i1.159. ISSN 2410-1184.
  9. Rivera-Gonzáles, Carlos; Vonmay, Rudolf; Aguilar, César; Arista, Illich; Curo, Aleyda; Schulte, Rainer (2003). "UNA EVALUACIÓN PRELIMINAR DE LA HERPETOFAUNA EN LA ZONA RESERVADA ALLPAHUAYO – MISHANA, LORETO, PERÚ". Folia Amazónica (in Spanish). 14 (1): 139–148. doi:10.24841/fa.v14i1.161. ISSN 2410-1184.


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