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Gorgona is a Colombian island in the Pacific Ocean situated about 28 km (17 mi) off the Colombian Pacific coast. The island is 9 km (5.6 mi) long and 2.5 km (1.6 mi) across at its widest, with a maximum height of 338 m (1,109 ft) and a total area of 26 km 2 (10 sq mi).
In the Pacific, it includes Gorgona Island and Malpelo Island. The ecosystems and wildlife found on these islands are the same as those found on their adjacent mainland areas. For example, the terrestrial habitat on Gorgona Island is tropical rainforest, similar to what is found in the Pacific lowlands of mainland Colombia.
Gorgona could refer to: Gorgona Island (Colombia) , an island about 50 km off the Pacific coast Gorgona (Italy) , the northernmost island in the Tuscan Archipelago
Guapi is a town and municipality in the Cauca Department, Colombia. [2] The municipality of Guapi is located on the Guapi River , 4 miles (6.4 km) from the Pacific Ocean , and also covers the island of Gorgona .
Gorgona Island is located off the southwest coast. Politically, the region is within the following Colombian departments: Chocó , Valle del Cauca , Cauca and Nariño . Rivers
One of the least deformed parts is Gorgona Island off Colombia's Pacific coast. [5] [6] [7] The CLIP was created during three phases of eruptions dating between the Aptian and the Maastrichtian: a first phase 124–112 Ma; the main magma production phase 94–83 Ma; and an 80–72 Ma phase.
It is endemic to Gorgona Island, in Colombia. [1] [2] Scientists saw the frog on Gorgona Island, an island in the Pacific Ocean, 35 km southwest of mainland Colombia. [3] This frog has a light-colored belly and orange pigmentation in the groin and axilla areas. It has white spots on the thighs. [3]
Its natural habitats are riparian habitats in primary lowland moist and wet forests; it has only been found in mature forests. It is a nocturnal species. [1]Strabomantis bufoniformis is uncommon throughout its range, with the exception of Gorgona Island where it is quite common.