Mamirauá Sustainable Development Reserve, Sustainable development reserve in Amazonas, Brazil.
The reserve covers 1,124,000 hectares of flooded forest and wetlands between the Upper Amazon and Japurá River in northern Brazil.
In 1985, researcher José Márcio Ayres initiated protection of the area as an Ecological Station before its designation as a sustainable development reserve in 1996.
The name Mamirauá originates from a lake at the center of the reserve, traditionally referring to a manatee cub in local indigenous language.
The reserve hosts 177 communities across six municipalities, with Tefé serving as the primary urban center for accessing the protected area.
Water levels in Mamirauá fluctuate between 7 to 15 meters annually, creating a network of lakes, channels, and islands that transform the landscape.
Location: Uarini
Location: Fonte Boa
Location: Maraã
Location: Amazonas
Inception: 1990
Part of: Jaú National Park, Amanã Sustainable Development Reserve and Demonstration Area of Mamirauá Sustainable Development Reserve
Website: http://mamiraua.org.br
GPS coordinates: -2.26000,-65.68000
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:28
The Amazon River flows through the largest rainforest on Earth. Its tributaries house river dolphins and numerous species. Ancient petroglyphs document the region's history. The river spans multiple South American countries with varied ecosystems, from flooded forests to table mountains.
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