List of Species Present in the Karen Mogensen Wildlife Refuge
Species of flora and fauna identified in the RVS Karen Mogensen Reserve with a special focus on rare or threatened species
Research conducted in the Karen Mogensen Reserve, particularly through the “Italia Costa Rica” Meteoclimatic Biological Station, highlights the diverse flora and fauna thriving in this protected area of Costa Rica. Species inventories are continuously updated with new findings. Here, you can explore the latest species lists, including rare and at-risk classifications.
Symbol of biodiversity present at the Karen reserve is Erythrocyon Gymnanthus known as “Cafecillo” a tree or shrub of the Rutaceae family in the process of extinction due to the fragmentation of his habitat. He is endemic from Costa Rica and presents at the Karen Mogensen reserve. The genus Erythrochiton consists of only twelve species and it native to the Neotropical region..