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In this section, you will see a list of the main species of animals of Amazon: exotic animals, animals in extinction and the most common kinds of them. If you are interested in expand your knowledge, you can send an e-mail to Amazon Life asking for some specie that you didnīt find here. We will be glad to send you more information and, eventually, pictures about it.
 Animals Potential
 Fishes Potential
 Endangered Animals
1. Fishes
 Serrasaumus rhombeus
Brazilian regional name: Piranha branca Metrics: can reach 32 cm
 Serrasaumus nattereri
Brazilian regional name: Piranha negra Metrics: 35 to 40 cm
 Colossoma macropomum
Brazilian regional name: Tambaqui Metrics:
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2. Reptiles
 Boa constrictor
Brazilian regional name: Jibóia Metrics: about 5 m
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 Eunectes murinus
Brazilian regional name: Sucuri Metrics: 4 to 9 m, 30 a 150 kg
 Melanosuchus niger
Brazilian regional name: Jacaré açu Metrics: 4 to 6 m (males)
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