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A critical differentiator is its higher rainfall during the dry season (January–April), recording an average of 92.6 mm compared to 69.2 mm in surrounding areas like Gamboa.

Frijolito receives significant rainfall, totaling approximately 200.3 mm monthly. frijolito

Frijolito serves as a primary site for researching ecological adaptation, particularly for C. allenii in Panama. A critical differentiator is its higher rainfall during

Based on ecological studies within the Panama Canal watershed, acts as a distinct, specialized habitat characterized by unique environmental conditions compared to nearby areas like Gamboa. It is a critical, high-moisture area that serves as a representative habitat for specific species, notably C. allenii . allenii in Panama

The site maintains significantly higher soil gravimetric water content (49.4% average) compared to C. villosissimus habitats (32.0%).

The habitat presents lower light availability, averaging around 11.3% of full sun (PAR) in the wet season, which favors shade-tolerant adaptations. Contextual Significance