Tirgua National Park Explained

Tirgua National Park
Parque nacional Tirgua
Iucn Category:II
Map:Venezuela
Relief:1
Map Width:240
Coordinates:9.85°N -108°W
Area Km2:910

Tirgua National Park[1] (Spanish; Castilian: Parque nacional Tirgua),[2] also known as General Manuel Manrique National Park,[3] is a national park[4] in Venezuela.[5] It protects the headwaters of several waterways, especially the river Tirgua, which gives its name to the park.

It is located between the municipalities San Carlos and Anzoátegui of the state Cojedes and the municipality Nirgua of the state Yaracuy, occupying an approximate area of 910 km2.

It consists of deciduous and semi-deciduous forests, with many palm trees in the understory.

Mammals include araguato capuchin monkeys, cunaguaros, lapas, and tapirs.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Parque Nacional Tirgua - Yaracuy. yaracuy.net. 2017-03-11.
  2. Book: Áreas importantes para la conservación de las aves en los Andes tropicales: sitios prioritarios para la conservación de la biodiversidad. Boyla. Kerem. Estrada. Angélica. International. BirdLife. 2017-03-11. BirdLife International. 9789978441961. es.
  3. Book: Novo, Isabel. Ciencia y Conservación en el Sistema de Parques Nacionales de Venezuela: Una Experiencia de Cooperación Interinstitucional. 1997-01-01. EcoNatura. 9789800742495. es.
  4. Book: Weidmann, K.. Parques nacionales de Venezuela. 2003-01-01. Oscar Todtmann. 9789806028722. es.
  5. Book: Guía ecoturística de Venezuela. 1998-01-01. Miro Popić Editor C.A.. es.