THE 10 MOST IMPORTANT ANIMALS OF ECUADOR - BIOLOGY - 2024

Some of the main animals of Ecuador are the spectacled bear, the jaguar, the pygmy marmoset, the pink dolphin and the jaguar. Ecuador's biological diversity is incredibly varied.

Ecuador is one of the countries with the shortest distance from the Sun, which is why the rays strike with greater intensity. This is why it has a tropical climate with wide biodiversity.

You may also be interested in the animals of the coastal region or eastern Ecuador.

The 10 most representative animals of Ecuador

1- Condor of the Andes

This species of bird can be found throughout the entire Andes Mountains: from Venezuela to Argentina.

There is no other non-marine bird larger than the condor of the Andes. It is currently in a near threatened status.

2- Spectacled bear

This bear is also recognized as the Andean, Frontino and South American bear. It is currently a species of bear that is in danger of extinction.

This is the only Ursid in South America and can be found in the high regions of the Andes Mountains, from Venezuela to Argentina.

3- Jaguar

This is the only species of the genus Panthera currently found within the American continent.

This hunter has a yellow skin with small black spots throughout its robust body.

In this species the appearance of melanism can result in a totally or partially black jaguar.

4- Black-breasted Zamarrito

This is an endemic bird from Ecuador; that is, this species can only be found in Ecuador, if it has not been artificially transferred to another area.

This bird is silent. It receives its name because it has a zamarro (white plumage) on its thighs. It is currently in serious danger of extinction.

5- Harpy Eagle

This eagle is one of a kind. This is the symbol of biological diversity in Ecuador and can be found in all its rain forests.

This bird with a wingspan of up to two meters has a black and white fur.

6- pygmy marmoset

This is a species of primate that can be found in the American continent and is characterized by being the smallest species of monkey in America and the world.

This animal inhabits the lowlands of the tropical forests of the Amazon, close to rivers, and is practically characteristic of the Ecuadorian region.

7- Giant armadillo

This is a species of armadillo with a size slightly larger than the rest. It can be found mainly in the tropical rainforests of eastern South America.

It is also recognized under the names tatú carreta or gurre grande.

8- Chorongo

The chorongo is a species of monkey that is currently in danger of extinction

It has a dark brown coat, except for the face. There you can see her dark skin.

9- Greater Green Macaw

This macaw is also recognized as the lemon green macaw and green macaw.

It can be found in certain extensions of the American continent, from Central America to Ecuador. It is currently in danger of extinction.

10- Pink dolphin

Currently, two species of pink dolphin are known, which extend through the Amazon basins.

Its beauty, its color and the amount of its population make this species important, not only for Ecuador but for all of South America.

References

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3. IMCiencia team "Meet the country's animals most at risk of extinction" in: IM Ciencia. Retrieved on: November 19, 2017 from IM Ciencia: imciencia.com
4. "Condor de los Andes" (October 29, 2013) in: BioEnciclopedia. Retrieved on November 20, 2017 from BioEnciclopedia: bioenciclopedia.com
5. "Harpy Eagle a Vulnerable Species" in Venezuela Verde. Retrieved on November 20, 2017 from Venezuela Verde: venezuelaverde.com