El Jabalí
The greatest richness of plant species in the Network, mammals that live only in Río Negro, scenic beauty and a history reaching back to the time of the Exodus of the Oriental People, all in one place
About the reserve
The area encompasses several types of environment, from sandy areas, grasslands and native forests to aquatic habitats. It is home to the greatest richness of plant species in the whole Network, and the area also witnessed several episodes of historical importance. It features sites of extraordinary scenic beauty.
Key features
Biodiversity recorded in El Jabalí
Featured species
Featured species of El Jabalí
Federal
Amblyramphus holosericeus
Volatinero
Volatinia jacarina
Conservation priorityA small bird. The male is a glossy blue-black. It rises and falls in short flights while singing. It inhabits grasslands, open fields and roadsides. Its main threats are the loss of grasslands and the intensive use of agrochemicals. Maintaining grasslands and natural field margins favours its presence.
Trichocline incana
Trichocline incana
ThreatenedPriority flora species for conservation present in the area
Orquídea
Skeptrostachys paraguayensis
ThreatenedTerrestrial orchid native to the grasslands
El Jabalí in pictures
Landscapes and biodiversity of this reserve
