Otoch Ma'ax Yetel Kooh
- Country:Mexico
- Site number:1763
- Area:5,367.4 ha
- Designation date:02-02-2008
- Coordinates:20°37'N 87°37'W
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Overview
Otoch Ma´ax Yetel Kooh.02/02/08;Yucatán; 5,367 ha; 20°38'N 087°37'W. Área de Protección de Flora y Fauna. Complex of lagoons, wide flooding depressions, and cenotes (a type of sinkholes containing groundwater), functioning for water retention and recharge of groundwater. The site is important for climate regulation at a regional level and supports a rich composition of flora and fauna species. It is known as one of the five potential focal points of action for the conservation of primates of the Yucatan Peninsula, in particular the black-handed spider monkey (Ateles geoffroyi). This complex of wetlands shelters a number of endangered species, including the King Vulture (Sarcoramphus papa), the Banded Anteater (Tamandua mexicana), the Black-handed spider monkey (Ateles geoffroyi), black howler monkey (Alouatta pigra), the Margay (Leopardus wiedii), and the Tayra (Eira Barbara). The most common land uses in the site include coal production, apiculture, subsistence hunting, ecotourism, and corn crops. The National Commission of Protected Natural Areas is in charge of the administration of this site. Ramsar site no. 1763. Most recent RIS information: 2008.
Administrative region:
Quintana Roo
- National legal designation:
- Área de Protección de Flora y Fauna - Otoch Ma’ax Yetel Kooh
- Last publication date:02-02-2008