Cerro Petaca

Cerro Petaca
Cerro Petaca
Location in Venezuela
Highest point
Elevation 2,700 m (8,900 ft) [1]
Coordinates 03°39′36″N 65°30′46″W / 3.66000°N 65.51278°W / 3.66000; -65.51278Coordinates: 03°39′36″N 65°30′46″W / 3.66000°N 65.51278°W / 3.66000; -65.51278 
Geography
Location Amazonas, Venezuela

Cerro Petaca is a large forested ridge in Amazonas state, Venezuela. It lies just west of the two high plateaus of Cerro Marahuaca and northeast of the massive Cerro Duida. The ridge reaches a height of at least 2,700 metres (8,900 ft) above sea level.[1] Part of the Duida–Marahuaca Massif, it is entirely within the bounds of Duida–Marahuaca National Park.

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References

  1. 1 2 Huber, O. (1995). Geographical and physical features. In: P.E. Berry, B.K. Holst & K. Yatskievych (eds.) Flora of the Venezuelan Guayana. Volume 1. Introduction. Missouri Botanical Garden Press, St. Louis. pp. 1–61.


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