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The Lachay National Reserve began an evaluation of the phenology of the amancae using camera traps, to understand how it reproduces and improve the conservation of this vulnerable species.The Lachay National Reserve is carrying out for the first time an evaluation of the phenology of the amancae (Ismene amancaes) using camera traps, a technological tool that will allow obtaining scientific information on one of the most emblematic plant species of the Peruvian coast, classified as vulnerable and with restricted distribution on the coastal hills.
The initiative coincides with the amancae flowering season and is part of the conservation actions promoted in this protected ecosystem located about 105 kilometers north of Lima.
The National Service of Natural Areas Protected by the State (Sernanp), an agency attached to the Ministry of the Environment, reported that, although camera traps are widely used to study wildlife, their application in monitoring plant species represents an innovative tool to record biological processes that are difficult to observe continuously.
In the case of amancae, researchers seek to close important gaps in scientific information. Currently, fundamental aspects related to its phenology and ecological factors that influence its reproduction and survival are unknown.
The camera traps will make it possible to permanently record the flowering and fruiting processes, identify potential pollinators, document associated species and detect possible natural threats that affect the regeneration of the plant, said David Orosco, head of the Lachay National Reserve.
The results of this evaluation will allow us to design future conservation strategies and provide unprecedented information about a species that is part of the Peruvian natural heritage. Researchers hope that the findings will contribute to strengthening the protection of coastal hills and guaranteeing the permanence of the amancae for future generations.
The Amancaes flower has a deep cultural value for Peru. For centuries it was one of the most representative natural symbols of Lima and achieved national notoriety when it was immortalized in the waltz Jose Antonio by Chabuca Granda.
A little-known fact is that amancae can require more than two years to complete its development process before producing a visible flowering, which increases the importance of understanding its ecological dynamics and the threats it faces.
Did you know?
Located just over two hours from Lima, the Lachay National Reserve preserves more than 5,000 hectares of coastal hills that every winter are transformed into a green oasis in the middle of the desert. This natural phenomenon attracts visitors, photographers and bird watchers interested in learning about one of the most unique ecosystems on the Peruvian coast.
