Cordillera Oriental montane forests (NT0118) | |
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Ecology | |
Realm | Neotropical |
Biome | Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests |
Geography | |
Area | 67,858 km2 (26,200 sq mi) |
Countries | Venezuela, Colombia |
Coordinates | 6°32′28″N 71°56′13″W / 6.541°N 71.937°W |
Climate type | Cfb": warm temperate, fully humid, warm summer |
The Cordillera Oriental montane forests (NT0118) is an ecoregion in Venezuela and Colombia along the east slopes of the eastern cordillera of the Andes. The extensive region of submontane and montane forests includes distinctive flora and fauna in the north, center and southern sections. The ecoregion is home to numerous endemic species of fauna. Despite extensive changes due to logging, farming and ranching, large areas of the original habitat remain intact, and the ecoregion has rich biodiversity.