- List of animal species of the Peruvian sea
- 1- Anchovy (
12- Needle Stripe (
- 13- Albatross of the Galapagos (
- 14- Swordfish (
- 15- Chita (
- References
Among the most outstanding Peruvian sea animals we can mention the leatherback turtle, the Peruvian sea lion, the spiny porpoise or the immense blue whale. The location of the territory of Peru in the American continent has given it qualities to host a varied and native marine fauna.
The geographical and climatic combination of the Andes along with the coasts of the Pacific Ocean give Peru a biodiversity that other countries further south or closer to the Caribbean do not have.
A great richness in species has made it possible to influence aspects of Peruvian life such as gastronomy, for example, where fishing is one of the main productive activities, due to the diversity of fish, mollusks and crustaceans.
The Peruvian state has so far confirmed the existence of 736 species of fish (anchovy, sardine, hake, silverside, etc.), 870 species of mollusks (squid, octopus, snails, etc.) and 320 species of crustaceans (prawns, lobsters, crabs, etc.)
The marine fauna of Peru is also complemented by the existence of species whose commercial value is not so high, but they are essential for the natural marine cycle.
Among marine mammals, 38% of the species identified worldwide are found in Peruvian ecosystems. You may be interested in the 20 most outstanding native animals of Peru.
List of animal species of the Peruvian sea
1- Anchovy (
The Peruvian pelican is found near the coasts of Peru and Chile. More specifically, it can be located in the Piura area. Large in size, it can exceed 225 cm with open wings. Their diet is mainly based on coastal fish.
12- Needle Stripe (
It is located mainly in the fishing area of Piura, southeastern part of Peru. It belongs to the order of the Rajiformes and is a very little studied species.
13- Albatross of the Galapagos (
Species that flies over the seas of Peru and that breeds only on the island of Hispaniola in the Galapagos. It is a large species that can reach top speeds of 90 km / h.
14- Swordfish (
Swordfish is an important part of Peruvian gastronomy, due in large part to the colonies that are formed in its seas. The most characteristic of this large fish is its sword-shaped beak, which makes it a fearsome predator.
15- Chita (
Case similar to swordfish. Its characteristic flavor makes this fish of great gastronomic interest distributed throughout the seas of Peru, including the Galapagos. It inhabits reefs and feeds on invertebrates.
References
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- Elliot, W., Paredes, F., & Bustamante, M. (1995). Shark biology and fishery of the Lobos Islands, Peru. Callao: Institute of the sea of Peru.
- Meier, M. (30 of 1 of 1993). Our two sea lions. El Comercio newspaper.
- Pacheco, V. (sf). Mammals of Peru. In Neotropical Mammals (pp. 503-549).
- Schreiber, MA (1996). State of knowledge and conservation of marine mammals in Peru. Callao: Institute of the sea of Peru.
- Tarazona, J., Gutiérrez, D., Paredes, C., & Indacochea, A. (2003). OVERVIEW AND CHALLENGES OF MARINE BIODIVERSITY RESEARCH IN PERU. Gayana, 206-231.
- Tovar, H. (1968). Reproduction and distribution areas of seabirds on the Peruvian coast. Callao: Institute of the sea of Peru.