The Amazon Rainforest is home to a vast array of animals, including many unique and endangered species. Here are some of the animals that live in the Amazon Rainforest:
Mammals:
- Jaguar
- Puma
- Capybara
- Sloth (multiple species)
- Giant river otter
- Giant anteater
- Tamarins and marmosets (several species)
- Spider monkey (several species)
- Woolly monkey
- Capuchin monkey (several species)
- Squirrel monkey (several species)
- Uakari monkey (several species)
- Titi monkey (several species)
- Howler monkey (several species)
- Saki monkey (several species)
- Amazon pink river dolphin
- Tapir
- Coatimundi
- Kinkajou
- Agouti
- Paca
Birds:
- Harpy Eagle
- Toucans (several species)
- Macaws and other parrots (many species)
- Hoatzin
- Antbirds (antpittas, antshrikes, antwrens, etc.)
- Cotingas (many species)
- Hummingbirds (many species)
- Herons and egrets (many species)
- Kingfishers (many species)
Reptiles and amphibians:
- Anaconda
- Boa constrictor
- Caiman (several species)
- Poison dart frog (many species)
- Tree frog (many species)
- Tortoise (several species)
- Turtle (several species)
Fish:
- Piranha (several species)
- Electric eel
- Catfish (many species)
- Arapaima (giant fish)
Insects:
- Butterfly (many species)
- Beetle (many species)
- Ant (many species)
- Bee (many species)
- Wasp (many species)
The Amazon Rainforest is one of the most biodiverse places on Earth, and new species are still being discovered. It is important to protect this unique ecosystem and the animals that call it home.
