Janca is one of the eight Natural Regions of Peru (Janq'u is Aymaran for “White”). It is located in the frozen heights where the condor lives. The fauna in this region is limited because of the very cold weather. The only plant that grows here is the yareta or yarita (Azorella yarita). Overview Andean Continental Divide Mountain Top: Mountain passes - 4,100 m Puna grassland Andean-alpine desert Snow line - about 5,000 m Janca - Rocks, Snow and Ice Peak See also Climate zones by altitude Altitudinal zonation Literature Andes Altitudinal life zones of Peru Ecoregions of Peru Physiographic regions of Peru