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The Güeppí Reserved Zone
Location within Peru
Location	Maynas, Loreto, Peru
Coordinates	0°29′S 74°55′WCoordinates: 0°29′S 74°55′W[1]
Area	6,260 km2 (2,420 sq mi)
Established	1997

The Güeppí Reserved Zone is situated in the province of Maynas department of Loreto, Peru.

It was established as a reserved zone in March 1997 and covers 6,260 km² (2,420 sq mi) centered around the Güeppí river. The area was established to preserve the ecosystem and distribution of flora and fauna which is representative of the low forest of the north east of Peru and the promotion of tourism and finally the conservation and protection of the native communities.

Contents [hide] 1 Climate 2 Flora and fauna 3 Ethnography 4 References

[edit]Climate

Period of rains: December to March

[edit]Flora and fauna

There is a large diversity of birds and reptiles such as the Black Caiman (Melansosuchus niger). It is also home to several endangered species such as the Jaguar (Panther onca) and the Giant Otter (Pteronura brasuliensis). tambien es el sitio de reserva de delfin rosado Inia geoffrensis pero los cazadores los matan para capturar un pez que lo llaman "mota", "simí o piracatinga" que es parecido al capaz pero presenta manchas de color contrastante. se debe reiterar la revision del control de la fauna de la reserva.

[edit]Ethnography

Several indigenous peoples live within this region including the Kichwas, Secoyas and Boras

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