It flows directly through the Iwokrama Forest,[1] and is an important water source for the Macushi[2] as well as used for ecotourism.

[5] It is categorized as a black-water river, flanked by lowland tropical forest.

[2] The river is the site of archaic petroglyphs, man-made depressions and chipping stations for manufacturing stone tools.

[6] It is home to animals such as the Yellow-banded poison dart frog,[7] black caiman,[8] and capuchin monkeys.

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