Chan-Kin Flora and Fauna Protection Area explained

Chan-Kin Flora and Fauna Protection Area
Iucn Category:VI
Iucn Ref:[1]
Location:Chiapas, Mexico
Area Km2:121.85
Designation:flora and fauna protection area
Designated:1992
Governing Body:National Commission of Natural Protected Areas

Chan-Kin Flora and Fauna Protection Area is a protected natural area in southeastern Mexico. Chan-Kin is located in the Lacandon Forest of eastern Chiapas state. It lies just west of the Usumacinta River, and east of the Lacan-Tun and Montes Azules biosphere reserves. The flora and fauna protection area was established in 1992 by the Mexican government, and covers an area of 121.85 km2.[1]

Notes and References

  1. UNEP-WCMC (2021). Protected Area Profile for Chan-Kin from the World Database of Protected Areas. Accessed 3 October 2021. https://www.protectedplanet.net/67669