Rabusquí
Rabusquí (also Zancudo) is an island in the Caribbean Sea that belongs to Venezuela. Administratively, it is part of the Francisco de Miranda Insular Territory, a subdivision of the Federal Dependencies of Venezuela. Geographically, it is located in the Caribbean Sea, forming part of the Los Roques Archipelago and national park.
Geography
It is located in the center of the national park, north of the Ensenada or Bajo de los Corales, east of Purquí (or Isla del Loco) and Isla Larga, south of Gran Roque, southwest of Esparquí, and west of Cayo Cuchillo. Just to the north is a small cay called Pelona de Rabusquí, along with a small coral barrier that features a cave rich in marine fauna. The lagoon in the area, also named Rabusquí, is a popular site among visitors due to the transparency of its waters.
It has an estimated surface area of 110 hectares (equivalent to 1.10 square kilometers) and a perimeter of approximately 7 kilometers. It is largely covered by thick vegetation with a multitude of small lagoons and bays.
See also
- Geography of Venezuela
- List of islands of Venezuela