Here we are immersed in an aguajal, a tropical wetland in Madre de Dios, Peru, dominated by aguaje palms (Mauritia flexuosa). Waterlogged, peat-rich soils and seasonal flooding create a unique habitat that supports diverse wildlife and key ecosystem processes.
Contact Information:
Affiliation (e.g., university, agency, non-profit): Alliance for a Sustainable Amazon
Field Station, Marine Lab or Field Site Name: Finca Las Piedras Research Station
Website of Field Station, Marine Lab: https://www.sustainableamazon.org/finca-las-piedras
Contact: Johana Reyes
Contact Email: johana.reyes@sustainableamazon.org
Video Information:
Video Developed by: José Cueva; Sofia BatistaDate of Video Recording: 03/22/2026
Time of Day Video Recorded: 10:30 am
Season: Spring
Content Topics: Species - Diversity, Habitat - Structure
Video Site Number: Site 2
North Orientation: PVC tube, color slightly red
Location and Environment
Country: PeruLatitude: 12°13'34.6
Longitude: 69°07'05.3
Elevation: 0-2,500 ft
Slope: Flat
Aspect: None
Climate Zones: Tropical
Biomes: Tropical Forest
Habitat Types: Terrestrial, Wetland - Freshwater
Vegetation Types: aguaje palms, with a flooded understory of shrubs, ferns, and aquatic plants
Additional Data:
Associated 360 Degree Videos Content:
https://thevirtualfield.org/video/finca-las-piedras-brazil-nut-forest/
Publications:
https://www.sustainableamazon.org/publications
Quadrats:
No
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