Tropical rainforests Forests of Mexico

rainforest canopy @ parque-museo la venta (open-air museum of la venta).

rainforests found predominantly along southeastern atlantic coast, in regions frequent rain , warm temperatures allow plants retain foliage year-round. average rainfall in these forests above 2,000 mm , temperature higher 18 °c, little variation (usually staying between 23 °c , 25 °c).

lacandon jungle

the lacandon jungle area of rainforest stretches chiapas guatemala , southern part of yucatán peninsula. heart of rainforest located in montes azules biosphere reserve in chiapas near border guatemala in montañas del oriente region of state. although of jungle outside reserve has been partially or destroyed , damage continues inside reserve, lacandon still largest montane rainforest in north america , 1 of last ones left large enough support jaguars. contains 1,500 tree species, 33% of mexican bird species, 25% of mexican animal species, 44% of mexican diurnal butterflies , 10% of mexico s fish species.