The green color arises from the chlorophyll substance in the leaves which with the sunlight, acts as a catalyst, manufacturing the food for the tree. The subtropical rainforest is marked deep green and the lower montane rainforest is marked green. There are areas of Tabonuco which are wet but not considered rainforest, also there are areas of Palo Colorado in the western half of the forest which are wet and considered rainforest. The lower montane rainforest is what we call the Palo Colorado type, which is farther up the slopes in the EYNF. The type of vegetation at Palma de Sierra Visitor Center exemplifies this type. The subtropical rainforest corresponds to what we call the Tabonuco Forest type. Learn more about Forest Types here.įun Fact: The valleys of Río Mameyes has two type of rainforests, the subtropical rainforest and the lower montane rainforest. The State Forests of Carite, Toro Negro, Guilarte and Maricao are also classified as rainforests. Rainforests also exist in the lower slopes of the Cordillera Central on the north side of Puerto Rico. The El Yunque National Forest (EYNF) receives averages of about 200 inches of rain per year and is classified as a rainforest. In general terms, rainforest applies to almost any forest of the tropics which is evergreen, seldom dry and receives about 60 to 80 inches of rainfall per year.
In a tropical forest, trees do not respond well to frost and would not survive a freeze (helada). There are many rainforests in the world, not all in the tropic zone. This is a classification based on the amount of rain received in a location. I have heard that it rains frogs in the El Yunque National Forest.Why are there no large animals in the El Yunque National Forest?.What towns/municipios are part of El Yunque? Why is Rio Grande the Cuidad del Yunque?.Why is the Puerto Rican Parrot almost extinct?.Can People take a Dip, or go Swimming in the Rivers?.Is it Safe Drinking Water from Streams?.Do We Have to Visit East Peak to See the Dwarf or Cloud Forest?.Cuevas, March 2018 Some of the are most frequently asked questions about the forest: Ruiz, December, 2001 Updated by Victor M. Frequently Asked Questions / Preguntas más frecuentesĪnswered by Dr.
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