Central Amazon Conservation Complex
The Central Amazon Conservation Complex makes up the largest protected area in the Amazon Basin (over 6 million hectares) and is one of the planet’s richest regions in terms of biodiversity. It also includes an important sample of varzea ecosystems, igapó forests, lakes and channels which take the form of a constantly evolving aquatic mosaic that is home to the largest array of electric fish in the world. The site protects key threatened species, including giant arapaima fish, the Amazonian manatee, the black caiman and two species of river dolphin.
http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/998
The Central Amazon Conservation Complex comprises a landscape of rivers, islands, lakes and forests with high biodiversity. Specific species include the varzea forest, electric fish, river dolphins, and manatees.
The site includes the following four parks:
- Jaú National Park
- Amana Sustainable Development Reserve
- Demonstration area of the Mamirauá Sustainable Development Reserve
- Anavilhanas Ecological Station
http://www.worldheritagesite.org/sites/jaunationalpark.html
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