Tapiche Reserve
Facts and practical information
The Tapiche Reserve is a private conservation property located in Tapiche District, Requena Province, Loreto Region in Peru. The 1,540 hectare reserve, accessible only by waterway, is located 340 km up river from Iquitos on the Tapiche River. The reserve comprises several types of lowland Amazonian forests, including igapo, varzea, and terra firme. The reserve represents one of the few areas in the Amazon basin where these forest types can be found in close proximity. The reserve spans both sides of the Tapiche River east of the Ucayali River and is home to endangered species such as jaguar, bald uakari, giant armadillo, the Brazilian tapir, the Amazonian manatee, harpy eagle, cedar, mahogany and others. Inside the reserve, there are bodies of water and swamps including lakes, canals, oxbows, aguajales, and restingas. It has annual temperatures ranging from 25 °C to 33 °C and an annual rain fall of about 3 meters, permitting an immense variety of species to thrive in the area. A land survey and rapid species inventory of Tapiche Ohara's Reserve was performed in 2011. The species inventory is reproduced below in table format. The reserve is designated by the Peruvian government as a Private Conservation Area. ()
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Jaguar
The jaguar is a large cat native to the Americas and the only member of the Panthera genus found in this region. These majestic creatures can be found from the southwestern United States through Central and South America, thriving in tropical and subtropical forests.
Mammals
South American tapir
The South American tapir, often referred to as the Brazilian tapir, Amazonian tapir, maned tapir, or lowland tapir, is a captivating large mammal native to the Amazon region. Among the four tapir species, it is the largest indigenous to the Amazon.
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Giant armadillo
The giant armadillo, also known as tatou, ocarro, tatu-canastra, or tatú carreta, is the largest armadillo species in South America, extending its range to northern Argentina. This captivating and endangered creature primarily consumes termites and ants, often...
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Bald (Red) Uakari
The bald uakari, also known as the bald-headed uakari, is a fascinating small monkey native to the western Amazon regions of Brazil and Peru. This distinctive primate stands out with its short tail, crimson face, bald head, and long, shaggy coat.
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Harpy eagle
The harpy eagle, often called the American harpy eagle, is a remarkable bird native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. Renowned as the largest and most powerful raptor in these regions, it belongs to the Accipitridae family, closely related...
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