Jaua-Sarisariñama National Park
State-protected area in Venezuela
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Jaua-Sarisariñama National Park (Spanish: Parque nacional Jaua-Sarisariñama) was located in the Guayana Highlands, within Bolívar State of southeastern Venezuela.[1] It was established in 1978. It has been subsumed within Caura National Park, which was established in 2017.
| Jaua-Sarisariñama National Park | |
|---|---|
| Parque Nacional Jaua-Sarisariñama | |
Sarisariñama is one of three sandstone mountains at Jaua-Sarisariñama. | |
  Location within Venezuela | |
| Location | Guayana Highlands, Bolívar State |
| Established | 1978 |
| Governing body | INPARQUES |
The landscape of the park is notable for three sandstone tepuis, Jaua, Sarisariñama and Guanacoco.[2] The top of Sarisariñama is forested and has sinkholes.
Ecology
The park is an Important Bird Area. Resident bird species include Tepui parrotlet (Nannopsittaca panychlora).[1]
Amphibians of interest include three species of stefania (carrying frogs) which appear to be endemic to the park:
- Stefania oculosa (Spanish: Rana Stefania De Ojos Grandes)[3]
- Stefania percristata[4]
- Stefania riae