Antisana Ecological Reserve () is a protected area in Ecuador situated in the Napo Province, Quijos Canton and Archidona Canton.
Flora and fauna
Rare animals and plants found in or near the reserve include:
White-fronted spider monkey (Ateles belzebuth) – Endangered
Northern pudu (Pudu mephistophiles) – Vulnerable
Mountain tapir (Tapirus pinchaque) – Endangered
Oncilla (Leopardus tigrinus) – Vulnerable
Bush dog (Speothos venaticus) – Near Threatened
Wattled guan (Aburria aburri) – Near Threatened
Fuegian snipe (Gallinago stricklandii) – Near Threatened
Andean condor (Vultur gryphus) – Near Threatened
Spot-winged parrotlet (Touit stictopterus) – Vulnerable
Greater scythebill (Campylorhamphus pucherani) – Near Threatened
Southeastern giant antpitta, Grallaria gigantea gigantea – Vulnerable
Giant conebill (Oreomanes fraseri) – Near Threatened
Napo plump toad (Osornophryne antisana) – Endangered
Senecio antisanae / Senecio iscoensis (= Aetheolaena senecioides?) – Data Deficient
Other notable flora and fauna of the park are, for example: Andean gull (Larus serranus) Silvery grebe (Podiceps occipitalis) Black-faced ibis (Theristicus melanopis) Oreopanax confusus Chuquiraga jussieui
See also
Mikakucha
Environment of Ecuador
External links
www.enjoyecuador.net / Antisana Ecological Reserve (Spanish) www.ambiente.gov.ec/ Antisana Ecological Reserve (Spanish)