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Nariva Swamp
The Nariva Swamp is the largest freshwater wetland in Trinidad and Tobago and has been designated a ''Wetland of International Importance'' under the Ramsar Convention. The swamp is located on the east coast of Trinidad, immediately inland from the Manzanilla Bay and covers over 60 square kilometres (23 mi2). The Nariva Swamp is extremely biodiverse.
It is home to 45 mammal species, 39 reptile species, 33 fish species, 204 bird species, 19 frog species, 213 insect species and 15 mollusc species. All this contained in just 60 square kilometers.
==Description==
The area provides important habitat for waterfowl and is key habitat for the West Indian manatee (''Trichechus manatus'').,〔(Regional Management Plan for the West Indian Manatee, ''Trichechus manatus'' ). CEP Technical Report No. 35 1995〕〔Khan, Jalaludin A. 2002. (2002 Status of the W. I. Manatee in Trinidad & Tobago )〕 caimans, anacondas, boa constrictors, red howler monkeys, white-fronted capuchin monkeys, numerous species of parrots, including both the blue-and-gold macaw and red-bellied macaws, as well as many wetland and savanna birds.
Four major wetland vegetation types〔As defined by Beard (1946).〕 occur in the Nariva Swamp - mangrove swamp forest, palm forest, swamp wood, and freshwater marsh.
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