Jondachi Biodiversity

The Jondachi River corridor supports an incredible array of riparian biodiversity in a critical ecological transition zone between the Andes and the Amazon in the UNESCO Sumaco Biosphere Reserve. The rugged terrain of its jungle canyons has preserved its habitat and ecosystem by protecting it from human developments. The Jondachi River is alive with native wildlife, fish, birds, amphibians, and tropical plants. In addition to the bountiful populations of exotic insects and butterflies, the river is home to larger animals like river otters, ocelot, tapir, and the elusive Andean deer. Here is a glimpse of what you can see along the Jondachi River:

Also, here are some examples of a few of the native fish species found in the Upper Jondachi River during the total of 3-days of field work that was carried out for the Environmental Impact Assessment for the La Merced de Jondachi hydroelectric project. (Source: EIAD, Proyecto Hidroeléctrico La Merced de Jondachi, 2010)