Jaua-Sarisariñama National Park

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Jaua-Sarisariñama National Park (Spanish: Parque nacional Jaua-Sarisariñama) was located in the Guayana Highlands, within Bolívar State in southeastern Venezuela. It was created in 1978. Later, it was included in Caura National Park, which was established in 2017.

Jaua-Sarisariñama National Park (Spanish: Parque nacional Jaua-Sarisariñama) was located in the Guayana Highlands, within Bolívar State in southeastern Venezuela. It was created in 1978. Later, it was included in Caura National Park, which was established in 2017.

The park’s landscape is known for three sandstone tepuis named Jaua, Sarisariñama, and Guanacoco. The top of Sarisariñama is covered with forest and has sinkholes.

Ecology

The park is designated as an Important Bird Area. Resident bird species include the Tepui parrotlet (Nannopsittaca panychlora).

Amphibians of interest include three species of Stefania (a type of frog) that appear to be found only in the park:
• Stefania oculosa (Spanish: Rana Stefania de Ojos Grandes)
• Stefania percristata
• Stefania riae

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