| Chan-Kin Flora and Fauna Protection Area | |
|---|---|
| IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources) | |
| Location | Chiapas, Mexico |
| Area | 121.85 km (47.05 sq mi) |
| Designation | flora and fauna protection area |
| Designated | 1992 |
| Governing body | National Commission of Natural Protected Areas |
Chan-Kin Flora and Fauna Protection Area is a protected natural area in southeastern Mexico. Chan-Kin is located in the Lacandon Forest of eastern Chiapas state. It lies just west of the Usumacinta River, and east of the Lacan-Tun and Montes Azules biosphere reserves. The flora and fauna protection area was established in 1992 by the Mexican government, and covers an area of 121.85 km.
References
- ^ UNEP-WCMC (2021). Protected Area Profile for Chan-Kin from the World Database of Protected Areas. Accessed 3 October 2021.