Mata Preta Ecological Station
| Mata Preta Ecological Station | |
|---|---|
| Estação Ecológica da Mata Preta | |
View of the ESEC | |
| Coordinates | 26°29′03″S 52°12′00″W / 26.48426°S 52.199954°W |
| Area | 6,566.50 hectares (16,226.2 acres) |
| Designation | Ecological station |
| Created | 19 October 2005 |
| Administrator | Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation |
The Mata Preta Ecological Station (Portuguese: Estação Ecológica da Mata Preta) is an ecological station in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. It preserves fragments of Atlantic Forest vegetation, including endangered plant and animal species.