The predominant vegetation comprises Grassland Steppes and Dwarf-shrub Steppe.Other types of vegetation include shrub steppe, open plain and semi-desert lichen.This province is divided into three districts, one of which is in the study area:Altoandino Quichua District.This district is usually between 4,300 and 5,600 masl, although these limits vary according to exposure, humidity and geographical coordinates.