- Main Animals of the Caribbean Region
- The tigrillo
- The Titi Monkey
- The flamenco
- The macaw
- La Guartinaja
- The Bocachico
- The alligator
- The Manatee
- References
The most representative animals of the Caribbean Region of Colombia are the tigrillo, the macaw, the marmoset, the flamingo, the bocachico, the guartinaja, the manatee and the dolphin, among other species, that inhabit its extensive and diverse territory.
The wild fauna of this region is very varied. There are aquatic species that inhabit its rivers, lagoons and in the sea. The most representative birds and mammals inhabit forests, jungles, wetlands and extensive savannas.
Large-scale domestic animals such as cattle, goats and lambs also predominate in this region.
Main Animals of the Caribbean Region
Among the most prevalent animal species in the region are:
The tigrillo
It is also known as the minor tiger cat. It lives in forests of dense vegetation in the region.
It measures about 50 cm and has a tail of about 40 cm. It can weigh between 2 and 3.5 kg.
The Titi Monkey
This species of monkey lives in the forests and humid areas of the region. It feeds on fruits and leaves of the trees where it always remains. It is also called huicoco and socayo.
The flamenco
This bird with very long legs and necks is between 80 cm and 1.40 m long. It has a beak that allows it to poke through the mud.
It has its own sanctuary on the Caribbean coast called precisely the Sanctuary of Fauna and Flora Los Flamencos. It lives in coastal lagoons.
The macaw
This species lives in the high areas of the humid forests and jungles near the rivers.
It is a very exotic animal with red, blue, yellow and white plumage, it has a long tail and a strong beak.
La Guartinaja
It is a large, pig-like rodent with short legs and a reddish brown color on the back and white markings on the belly.
The Bocachico
This freshwater fish lives at the bottom of swamps and rivers in the region.
It is a species native to the Magdalena river basin and is part of the daily diet of the inhabitants of this region.
The alligator
It belongs to the genus of crocodiles. They live in swamps and swamps in the region. Its skin is used in the textile and footwear industry.
The Manatee
These 'water cows', as they are also called in the Colombian Caribbean due to their large size, live in warm river waters in the departments of Atlántico, Bolívar and Magdalena. It feeds on aquatic plants and can weigh up to 700 kilograms.
In addition, other wild animals inhabit these territories such as turtles, armadillos, icoteas, ñeques, armadillos, rabbits, tapirs and sainos, pisingos and deer.
In the Rosario Islands there are some species of cat sharks and dolphins, and an important population of coral reefs.
There are also species of snakes in the region such as rattlesnakes and coral.
References
- Caribbean Region (Colombia). Retrieved October 20, 2017 from es.wikipedia.org
- Animals in danger of extinction. Consulted of faunasalvaje-regiones.blogspot.com
- Between 250 and 300 manatees, under threat of extinction on the Coast. Retrieved October 19, 2017 from elheraldo.co
- Symbols of the Caribbean Region. Consulted of elcaribecolombiano.blogspot.com
- Flora, Fauna and tourist activity of the Caribbean region. Consulted from knowingelfolclorcolombiano.wikispaces.com
- Fauna Caribbean Region. Consulted of faurcaribe.blogspot.com