Veracruz dry forests
18°43′N 95°56′W / 18.71°N 95.93°W
| Veracruz dry forests | |
|---|---|
Countryside outside Quiahuiztlan Archaeological Site, Veracruz | |
Location of the Veracruz dry forests ecoregion | |
| Ecology | |
| Realm | Neotropical |
| Biome | tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests |
| Borders | |
| Geography | |
| Area | 6,591 km2 (2,545 sq mi) |
| Country | Mexico |
| States | Veracruz |
| Conservation | |
| Conservation status | Critical/endangered |
| Protected | 234 km2 (4%) |
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The Veracruz dry forests are a tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forest ecoregion located in central Veracruz, Mexico. They cover an area of 6,600 km2 (2,500 sq mi). The dry climate is a result of the rain shadow created by the Sierra de Chiconquiaco. The forests receive <1,000 mm (39 in) of annual rainfall, and a long dry season forces many plants to be deciduous. Soils are derived from sedimentary rocks and are calcareous.