Northern Honduras mangroves facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Northern Honduras mangroves |
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Mangroves in Roatán, Honduras.
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| Ecology | |
| Biome | Mangroves |
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| Area | 1,036 km2 (400 sq mi) |
| Countries | Honduras and Guatemala |
| Conservation | |
| Conservation status | Vulnerable |
The Northern Honduras mangroves form an ecoregion in the mangroves biome, as defined by the World Wildlife Fund. This ecoregion stretches along most of the Caribbean coast of Honduras, up to the east of Amatique Bay in Guatemala. It covers an area of 1036 km2. The ecoregion is threatened by the expansion of agriculture and livestock production.
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In Spanish: Manglares del norte de Honduras y Guatemala para niños
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