This neotropical rainforest is located on the Carribean side of Costa Rica
Specific Location
Heredia, Costa Rica
Biome Classification(s)
Koppen-Geiger Class is Am
Key Partners
La Selva Biological Research Station, OTS and Conservation International TEAM Project
Threats to Ecosystems and Animals
Climate change, deforestation, invasive species and disease are just a few of the stressors on this ecosystem. Successful attemtps are being made to protect these habitats from further loss and as a result are having a positive effect on preserving the floral and faunal diversity.
Studies
Study 1: Examination of role of vegeation structural complexity on soundscape complexity
Study 2: Differences in the certical profile of acoustic composition over time
Study 3: Long-term dynamics of anurans under threat from chydrid fungus
Study 4: Ecoacousic signal dynamics in a tropical freshwater pond
