Sierra de Álamos–Río Cuchujaqui Flora and Fauna Protection Area
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The Sierra de Álamos–Río Cuchujaqui Flora and Fauna Protection Area, also known as the Sierra de Álamos–Río Cuchujaqui Biosphere Reserve, is a protected area and biosphere reserve in western Mexico. It is located in southeastern Sonora state, along the boundary with Sinaloa and Chihuahua states.
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Sierra de Álamos–Río Cuchujaqui Flora and Fauna Protection Area | |
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Sierra de Álamos–Río Cuchujaqui Biosphere Reserve | |
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources)[1] | |
Location | Sonora, Mexico |
Nearest city | Álamos, Sonora |
Coordinates | 27°00′25.4″N 108°46′25.8″W |
Area | 92,890 ha (358.7 sq mi) |
Designated | 1996 |
Administrator | National Commission of Natural Protected Areas |
Official name | Ecosistema Arroyo Verde APFF Sierra de Álamos Río Cuchujaqui |
Designated | 2 February 2010 |
Reference no. | 1934[2] |
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