Janca is one of the eight Natural RegionsofPeru (Janq'uisAymaran for “White”). It is located in the frozen heights where the condor lives.
The fauna in this region is limited because of the very cold weather. The only plant that grows here is the yareta or yarita (Azorella yarita).[1]
Andean Continental Divide
Westside | Eastside |
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Chala, dry coast | Lowland tropical rainforestorSelva baja |
Maritime Yungas | Highland tropical rainforestorSelva alta |
Maritime Yungas | Subtropical cloud forestorFluvial Yungas |
Quechua - Montane valleys | Quechua - Montane valleys |
Tree line | Tree line - about 3,500 m |
Suni, scrubs and agriculture | Suni, scrubs and agriculture |
Mountain Top:
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