Flora and fauna in the Matarraña

The Matarraña is a territory of great natural richness, where the diversity of landscapes —mountains, rivers, forests and agricultural areas— allows a wide variety of species to thrive. Here, nature is not uniform: it changes with altitude, aspect, the seasons… and also with the mark left by human beings, who have shaped this territory for centuries.

The vegetation of the Matarraña is mainly Mediterranean, though it varies depending on the area. In the lower zones, species adapted to drier conditions predominate, while at higher altitudes denser and more humid formations appear.

Among the most representative species are:

The flora of the Matarraña is the result of a balance between nature and human activity, where both have evolved together.

The variety of habitats found in the comarca supports a rich and diverse fauna.

The Matarraña is a territory particularly rich in birds, many of them protected.

The song of birds, especially at dawn and dusk, is part of the soundscape of the territory.

The rivers of the Matarraña are home to a great diversity of species:

These ecosystems are particularly sensitive and reflect the good state of conservation of the territory.

The flora and fauna of the Matarraña are not static.

Over time, some species have disappeared and others have returned, demonstrating the territory's capacity for adaptation.

The landscape we see today is the result of that constant evolution.

Discovering the flora and fauna of the Matarraña requires no great effort. Sometimes all it takes is:

Because the richness of the territory is not always found in the spectacular, but in everything that goes unnoticed.