rivers, and small lakes. Flora Over seven hundred species of vascular plants have been recorded in the park. Many are broadleaved trees (e.g.: Chionanthus pubescens, Cornus peruviana, Hedyosmum scabrum, Morus insignis, Ocotea arnottiana, Prunus integrifolia, Polylepis multijuga, Vallea stipularis, etc.), conifer (Podocarpus oleifolius) and palm trees (e.g.: Ceroxylon spp.). Orchids are represented by 88 recorded morphospecies. Fauna The park is home to mammal species facing risk of extinction such as the neotropical otter, the mountain tapir, the spectacled bear, the mountain paca, the giant anteater, and a species of wild cat (Leopardus colocolo). Bird species like the oilbird, the golden-headed quetzal, and the Andean cock-of-the-rock are also live within the park. A species of catfish (Astroblepus rosei) can be seen in the underground streams of the caves inside the park. Climate Forests in the area are covered by clouds and fog almost year-round. The park's average annual rainfall is more than , and the maximum annual rainfall is almost . The temperature is between at 1000–2000 meters, between at 2000–2500 meters, and between at 2500–3500 meters. Recreation Camping and hiking are the most popular activities in the park, especially between July and October. While there are several caves inside the park, the most visited by tourists are Gruta de los Guácharos (Oilbird Cave), Gruta Blanca (White Cave), and Gruta del Murciélago (Bats' Cave). Stalactites and stalagmites are present in all the caves. Some caves have underground streams home to the rare catfish species Astroblepus rosei. The palm tree forests produce ample fruit that attracts oilbirds. Páramo mountaintops have both grassland and lakes. Environmental issues The main threats to the park's biodiversity are wood extraction and forest clearing for agriculture and pastures. A large issue is the rejection by some local inhabitants of the new park boundaries. References External links Cutervo National Park. Official site (in Spanish) Cutervo National Park. Map. Cutervo National Park. Profile at protectedplanet.net National parks of Peru Protected areas established in 1961 Geography of Cajamarca Region Tourist attractions in Cajamarca Region