Isla Mitlan

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Isla Mitlán, is an island in the Gulf of California, located within Bahía de los Ángeles east of the Baja California Peninsula. It is adjacent to the west coast of Isla Coronado.The island is uninhabited and is part of the Ensenada Municipality.

Coordinates29°04′1.44″N 113°31′3.90″W
Highestelevation30 m (100 ft)
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Isla Mitlán
Isla Mitlán is located in Baja California
Isla Mitlán
Isla Mitlán
Isla Mitlán is located in Mexico
Isla Mitlán
Isla Mitlán
Geography
LocationGulf of California
Coordinates29°04′1.44″N 113°31′3.90″W
Highest elevation30 m (100 ft)
Administration
Mexico
StateBaja California
Demographics
Populationuninhabited
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Isla Mitlán as viewed from the southern slope of Volcán Coronado. The island is in the foreground with Punta la Gringa and Bahía de los Ángeles behind.

Biology

Isla Mitlán has two species of reptile, including Sauromalus hispidus (Spiny Chuckwalla) and Uta stansburiana (Common Side-blotched Lizard).

References

  • http://herpatlas.sdnhm.org/places/overview/isla-mitl%C3%A1n/89/1/
  • Williams, J.H. (August 1996). Baja Boaters Guide II: Sea of Cortez. H.J. Williams Publications. p. 211. ISBN 0-9616843-8-0.

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