Hill forestNatural grassland

Los Gauchos

A large patch of hill country

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Since

2020

Location

Lavalleja

612 ha

Protected ecosystems

2

Category

Conservation Area

About the reserve

The Reserve consists almost entirely of hill forest and rocky outcrops, with some patches of natural grassland on rocky soil.

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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

Hill forests and rocky outcrops

Extensive within a hilly matrix

Rocky natural grasslands

Vegetation typical of stony soils

Grazing management

Active management for the conservation of natural grassland

Biodiversity recorded in Los Gauchos

270

Flora species

14

Flora prioritised for conservation

87

Birds

9

Mammals

3

Reptiles

8

Amphibians

2

Priority tetrapods

Featured species

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VolatineroVolatinia jacarina
Conservation priority

A 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.

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