Natural grassland

Pastizales del Litoral

Although it is a small area, it hides a treasure: the discovery of Antiphytum charruasorum, a species new to science.

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Since

2012

Location

Paysandú

22 ha

Protected ecosystems

1

Category

Conservation Area

About the reserve

This biodiversity reserve stands out for an area of grasslands that welcomes Chestnut Seedeaters every spring.

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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

Marshy grasslands

Damp grasslands that create the ideal habitat for the seasonal arrival of migratory birds such as the Chestnut Seedeater.

Chestnut Seedeater

Every spring, populations of Sporophila cinnamomea arrive in this area to nest — a priority species for conservation.

A species new to science

This is where Antiphytum charruasorum was discovered, a plant species new to science, which underlines the scientific value of the area.

Grazing management

Each year grazing is excluded during spring and summer to allow the grasses to grow and the Chestnut Seedeaters to arrive.

Biodiversity recorded in Pastizales del Litoral

290

Flora species

6

Flora prioritised for conservation

116

Birds

10

Mammals

8

Reptiles

10

Amphibians

3

Priority tetrapods

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