Wildlife of Nicaragua

Birds Nicaragua has more than 700 species of birds discovered until today. However, many more are suspected to live in its forests. One of the most famous birds is the Quetzal or Paradise Bird, which lives in the colder cloud forests in higher altitudes. Other birds include the colorful hummingbirds, marine and seabirds, hawks, eagles and macaws and parrots. If you are interested in bird watching, please ask us to send you more information about our bird watching tours in Nicaragua.

Insects Insects can also be found. There are thousands of species of insects that inhabit the various ecosystems Nicaragua has within its borders, some the famous tropical dry forest, the tropical rainforest, the cloud forests, savannah and cattle ranches, dwarf forest and cloud forests, mangroves and estuaries and so many more.

Mammals There are also abundant mammals that inhabit the forests of Nicaragua. The species include the Jaguar, the Ocelot, the Tapir, several species of monkeys, raccoons and coati mundis, dears and many other. Currently, a large percentage of Nicaragua is under some sort of protection status, which guarantees the conservation of these important and interesting creatures.

Reptiles Reptiles are also abundant in Nicaragua. Many species of fresh water turtles snakes including the famous Boa Constrictor, the Rattlesnake and the coral snake, non poisonous snakes suck as the roadrunner. Other species are lizards, two species of iguanas and the crocodiles and caimans. They inhabit in their favorite habitats, such as estuaries and mangroves, swamps and wet forests as well as tropical dry forests, and cloud forests. Another interesting reptiles specie the Jesus Christ Lizard or Basilisk, which can run on water surface when chased by a predator.

Marina Fauna The Marine Wildlife of Nicaragua is also very rich. Species of sea turtles nest and hacth along the Caribbean and pacific coast beaches during specific months of the year. Species of Dolphins and Whales also visit Nicaragua`s oceans, both the Caribean and the big blue Pacific Ocean. Also, the coral reefs and its inhabitants, the corals and the many species of fish, mollusks, crabs, shrimps, eels and conks must be properly protected in order to guarantee their conservation.