Parque Natural Municipal de Naviraí
Description
Parque Natural Municipal de Naviraí is a strictly protected area, created by Decree No. 051 on March 18, 2009, by the Municipal Government, and covers an area of 16,241.27 hectares, located 45 kilometers from the urban area, with access via the Estrada Naviraí – Porto Caiuá (MS 489). It is a strategic region in the biogeographic context, representing one of the most important remnants of the Paraná River várzeas, together with the other protected areas in the surrounding area. Its purpose is to preserve the environment, biological diversity, and natural ecosystems, and to protect scenic beauty and endangered and threatened specimens. Its hydrography is represented by the Paraná River Basin, the Ivinhema River sub-basin, and the Laranjaí River micro-basin. The Rio Mirim channel also stands out, among other watercourses. PNMN lies in the Atlantic Forest biome, and its most representative vegetation type is semideciduous seasonal forest, which is home to animal and plant species with a wide geographic distribution. The main environments are capituva floodplain grasslands, capões (forest islands), riparian forests, and swamp forest (pindaíva). Notable species recorded include the jaguar, the marsh deer, the grison, and the hog-nosed skunk, among others. The region's birdlife is very diverse, with passerines, waterbirds, and birds of prey. Reptiles and amphibians are also found in great diversity, including caimans, turtles, and snakes.
Additional Information
- Total Area - 162.41km²
