FAUNA
The Amazon's fauna is one of the richest and most diverse in the world, hosting a wide variety of animal species that inhabit its rainforests, rivers and jungles. Below are some representative examples.
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1. Rich biodiversity
1. Rich biodiversity
The Amazon is home to around 10% of the world's known animal species, with estimates of 2.5 million insect species, 1,300 bird species, **430 mammals430 mammals, **400 amphibians400 amphibians, and **3,0003,000 freshwater fish.
2. Iconic mammals
2. Iconic mammals
Jaguar (Panthera onca): The largest feline in the Americas, known for its strength and hunting skills.
Giant otters (Pteronura brasiliensis): A social and endangered species that lives in Amazonian waterways.
Sloths (Bradypus spp.): Slow-moving, leaf-eating arboreal mammals.
Amazon river dolphin (Inia geoffrensis): A pink-colored freshwater dolphin
Capybaras (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris): The world
3. Reptiles
3. Reptiles
Anacondas (Eunectes murinus)
Caimans : relatives of the black caiman
Iguanas and geckos:
4. Birds
4. Birds
Macaws and parrots
Harpy eagles (Harpia harpyja)
Hummingbirds: numerous
5. Amphibians
5. Amphibians
Poison dart frogs (Dendrobatidae): Brilliantly
Glass frogs : Frogs with
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6. Fish
6. Fish
Piranhas: Carnival
Arapaima (Arapaima gigas)
Electric eels (Electrophorus electricus)
Insects
Insects
Butterflies : thousands
Bullet ants
Leaf-cutter ants
8. Unique and endemic species
8. Unique and endemic species
Many animals are endemic (found only in the Amazon), such as:
Golden lion tamarin: a small
Hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoazin)
10. Conservation status
10. Conservation status
Amazonian wildlife is threatened by deforestation, climate change and illegal wildlife trade.
Iconic species such as the jaguar, the harpy eagle and the giant otter are listed as vulnerable or endangered.
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FLORA
The flora of the Amazon refers to the set of plant species that inhabit the Amazon rainforest region.
Main characteristics of the Amazonian flora:
Main characteristics of the Amazonian flora:
Biodiversity: The Amazon More than 40,000 species of plants,
Plant density:
Climate adaptations:
AlThe rainfall and constant humidity have favored
The leaves are usually large, with drip tips to drain
Importance of Amazonian flora:
Importance of Amazonian flora:
Oxygen production: The Amazon
Home of biodiversity : Proporc
Culture and economy : many
Climate regulation : A
Types of vegetation in the Amazon :
Types of vegetation in the Amazon :
Giant trees: Such as the ceibaCeiba and the Brazil nut, which can
Palms: açai palm and yaguaje.
Aquatic plants: Victoria amazonica, the
Medicinal plants: cat's claw and yayahuasca.
Epiphytes
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Saimiri Sciureu
The common squirrel monkey (Saimiri sciureus) is a Neotropical primate belonging to the Cebidae family. Like all squirrel monkeys, it has a long, non-prehensile tail with a black terminal portion. "wikipedia "
Birds
Scarlet macaw (Ara macao) : A colorful parrot that lives in tropical forests.
Toucan (Ramphastos spp.) : Known for its huge beak and bright plumage.
Harpy eagle (Harpia harpyja) : One of the most powerful birds of prey in the world.
Hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoazin) : A peculiar bird with a digestive system that ferments leaves.
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Mamíferos
Jaguar (Panthera onca)
Pereza de tres dedos (Bradypus tridactylus)
Delfín rosado (Inia geoffrensis)
Capibara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) : El roedor más grande del mundo, que vive cerca del agua.
Mono araña (Ateles spp.) : Reconocido por su agilidad y largas extremidades para moverse entre los árboles.
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Caiman crocodilus
Caiman crocodilus
Caiman crocodilus
Caiman crocodilus
Perezosos o Folívoros
Sloths or folivores (Folivora, lat. "leaf-eaters") are a suborder of Neotropical placental mammals of the order Pilosae, endemic to the rainforests of Central and South America. The current species can be classified into two genera: three-toed sloths (Bradypus) and two-toed sloths (Choloepus). wikipedia
Reptiles y anfibios
Green Anaconda (Eunectes murinus): The largest snake in the world, famous for its strength.
Black Caiman (Melanosuchus niger): A large reptile that dominates the aquatic ecosystems of the Amazon.
Poison Dart Frog (Dendrobatidae): Small, brightly colored frogs that possess potent toxins.
Matamata Turtle (Chelus fimbriata): With a peculiar appearance that camouflages itself on the bottom of rivers.
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Fish
Piranha (Serrasalmidae) : Famous for its sharp teeth and group feeding habits.
Arapaima (Arapaima gigas) : One of the largest freshwater fish in the world.
Candiru catfish (Vandellia cirrhosa) : A small fish known for its parasitic habits.
Insects
Morpho butterfly (Morpho spp.) : With deep blue iridescent wings.
Bullet ant (Paraponera clavata) : Its sting is extremely painful.
Hercules beetle (Dynastes hercules) : Known for its enormous size and strength.
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