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Fauna of Iwokrama

 

Birds of Iwokrama
Mammals of Iwokrama
Amphibians & Reptiles
Fish of Iwokrama

 

Fauna of Iwokrama

 

The Iwokrama Forest has an incredible animal diversity estimated to be at least 200 mammals, 500 birds, 420 fish and 150 species of amphibians and reptiles. More than 30% of the mammals and many other animals are listed as endangered under the International Convention on the Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).

 

Iwokrama boasts some Animal Kingdom Extremes and Rarities.

 

bulletWorld’s highest numbers of fish and bat (90) species for any area this size
bulletWorld’s largest freshwater fish - Arapaima
bulletWorld’s largest otter - Giant Otter
bulletWorld's largest pit viper - Bushmaster
bulletWorld's largest caiman - Black Caiman
bulletWorld’s largest freshwater turtle - Giant River Turtle
bulletAmericas' largest cat - Jaguar
bulletSouth America's largest bat - False Vampire Bat
bulletSouth America's largest eagle - Harpy Eagle
bulletSouth America's largest snake - Anaconda

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Last modified: 06/30/05