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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:



2. Reptiles




Boa constrictor

Brazilian regional name: Jibóia
Metrics: about 5 m




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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