| Other name | Samkos Mountain |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 1759 m |
| Prominence | 1580 m |
| Listing | Ribu |
| Location | Pursat, Cambodia |
| Range | Cardamom Mountains |
| Coordinates | 12.155833°N 103.043333°E |
Phnom Samkos (Khmer: ភ្នំសំកុស; Samkos Mountain) is the second-highest peak in Cambodia, located in the western Cardamom Mountains at 1,759 metres (5,771 ft) above sea level. It is situated within the Phnom Samkos Wildlife Sanctuary, which takes its name from the mountain, and Central Cardamom Mountains National Park. The elevation and surrounding forest basin support a large variety of rare flora and fauna.[1]
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References
- ^ Terry C. H. Sunderland; Jeffrey Sayer; Minh Ha Hoang (2013). Evidence-based Conservation: Lessons from the Lower Mekong. Routledge. pp. 202–. ISBN 978-1-84971-394-8.