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The fauna of Nicaragua is characterized by a very high level of biodiversity. Much of Nicaragua's wildlife lives in protected areas. There are currently 78 protected areas in Nicaragua, covering more than 22,000 square kilometers (8,500 sq mi), or about 17% of its landmass.
The protected areas of Nicaragua are areas that have natural beauty or significance and are protected by Nicaragua. Nicaragua has 78 protected areas that cover 22,422 km², about 17.3% of the nations landmass. The National System of Protected Areas (SINAP) is administered by the Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources (MARENA).
El Arenal Natural Reserve is a natural reserve with an area of 5.75 km2 (2.22 sq mi). It is located in the Matagalpa department in central Nicaragua. The government permits small settlements and farmers to stay in the region within the reserve.
Cerro Arenal Natural Reserve is a natural reserve with an area of 14.28 square kilometres in the Cordillera Dariense, it is located in the Matagalpa department in central Nicaragua.
Bismuna Raya Lagoon Natural Reserve is a nature reserve in Nicaragua. It is one of the 78 reserves that are under official protection in the country.
Cerro Kilambé Natural Reserve is a nature reserve in Nicaragua. It is one of the 78 reserves that are under official protection in the country.
Cerro Wawashang Natural Reserve is a nature reserve in Nicaragua. It is one of the 78 reserves that are under official protection in the country.
Chacocente Wildlife Refuge is a nature reserve in Nicaragua. It is one of the 78 reserves which are officially under protection in the country. It is a site for nesting sea turtles.
Estero Real Natural Reserve is a nature reserve in Nicaragua. It is one of the 78 reserves that are under official protection in the country. It is in the Northwest corner of Nicaragua in Chinandega Department and borders the country of Honduras.
Limbaika Natural Reserve is a nature reserve in Nicaragua. It is one of the 78 reserves that are under official protection in the country.
Llanos de Apacunca Genetic Reserve is a nature reserve in Nicaragua. It is one of the 78 reserves which are officially under protection in the country. It is part of the Estero Real Natural Reserve.
Macizos de Peñas Blancas Natural Reserve is a nature reserve in Nicaragua. It is one of the 78 reserves that are under official protection in the country.
Miraflor Natural Reserve is a nature reserve in Nicaragua. It is one of the 78 reserves that are under official protection in the country. It was declared a nature reserve in 1990. It is located 30 km (19 mi) from Estelí, Nicaragua, and spans an area of 206 km2 (80 sq mi).
Río San Juan Wildlife Refuge is a nature reserve in Nicaragua. It is one of the 78 reserves which are officially under protection in the country. It consists of 430 km2 (170 sq mi).
Selva Negra Cloud Forest Reserve is a nature reserve in Nicaragua. It is one of the 78 reserves which are officially under protection in the country.
Sierra Amerrisque Nature Reserve is a nature reserve in Nicaragua. It was protected on 4 November 1991, and covers {{19,195 hectares. It is one of 78 Nicaraguan reserves under official protection.
Tepesomoto–Pataste Nature Reserve is a nature reserve in Nicaragua. It is one of the 78 reserves that are under official protection in the country.
Tisey Estanzuela Natural Reserve is a nature reserve in Nicaragua. It is one of the 78 reserves that are under official protection in the country.
Volcán Maderas Natural Reserve is a nature reserve on the island of Ometepe in Nicaragua. The reserve contains Volcán Maderas, an extinct 1,394 volcano surround by a cloud forest, The crater contains a lagoon. The reserve requires that any climbing the volcano hire a guide.
Yulu Karata Natural Reserve is a nature reserve in Nicaragua. It is one of the 78 reserves that are under official protection in the country.
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- ↑ "NATIONAL PARKS OF NICARAGUA". www.nationalparks-worldwide.com. Retrieved 2022-10-18.
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