Sandy areas and dunesRiparian ForestSwamp forestsNatural grasslandWetlands

La Rinconada

Inland dunes, riparian forests and natural grasslands

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Since

2010

Location

Tacuarembó

658 ha

Protected ecosystems

5

Category

High Conservation Value Area

About the reserve

A biodiversity reserve that is unique for its extensive inland dunes, which are rarely found outside Tacuarembó. It also conserves forests associated with the Río Tacuarembó and natural grasslands.

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This reserve does not welcome visits

For conservation reasons, this area is not open to the general public.

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Key features

Continental dunes

Extensive continental dunes, rarely found outside Tacuarembó, with mobile and semi-mobile formations

Riparian forests

Native forests associated with the Río Tacuarembó and its tributaries

Diverse natural grasslands

Different types of natural grassland with high floristic diversity

Active restoration

Removal of a pre-existing pine plantation on the dune, control of natural regeneration and grazing management

Biodiversity recorded in La Rinconada

534

Flora species

31

Flora prioritised for conservation

160

Birds

23

Mammals

9

Reptiles

19

Amphibians

10

Priority tetrapods

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Ratonera AperdizadaCistothorus platensis
Threatened

A very small bird with streaked brown plumage and a high-pitched song. It inhabits tall grasslands. Its main threats are burning, overgrazing and the loss of grasslands. It is recommended to avoid burning and abrupt grassland management.

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