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]