Cerro Petaca Explained

Cerro Petaca
Elevation M:2700
Map:Venezuela
Map Size:250
Location:Amazonas, Venezuela
Coordinates:3.66°N -65.5128°W

Cerro Petaca is a large forested ridge in Amazonas state, Venezuela. It lies just west of the two high plateaus of Cerro Marahuaca and northeast of the massive Cerro Duida. The ridge reaches a height of at least 2700m (8,900feet) above sea level.[1] Part of the Duida–Marahuaca Massif, it is entirely within the bounds of Duida–Marahuaca National Park.

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Notes and References

  1. Huber, O. (1995). Geographical and physical features. In: P.E. Berry, B.K. Holst & K. Yatskievych (eds.) Flora of the Venezuelan Guayana. Volume 1. Introduction. Missouri Botanical Garden Press, St. Louis. pp. 1–61.