Wildlife Encounters with Information on Specific Species in Costa Rica
Wildlife
Costa Rica is one of the best places in the world for wildlife viewing. This tiny country contains over 5% of the total wildlife species in the world. That is amazing. That is what makes Costa Rica a great destination to see many different species in their natural habitats, whatever part of the country you travel to.
Below are informative, easy to follow write-ups with images of many (always adding more) species in the categories of Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, Amphibians, Butterflies and Invertebrates. They have been written to help wildlife enthusiasts and travelers to Costa Rica, learn more about the identity and ecology of the common and rare wildlife species.
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Mammals
Costa Rica is one of the best places in the world for wildlife viewing. This tiny country contains over 5% of the total wildlife species in the world. That is amazing. That is what makes Costa Rica a great destination to see many different species in their natural habitats, whatever part of the country you travel to.
Here are the numbers of species of the more common mammals.
| Mammal | Number of Species |
|---|---|
| Total Mammal Species | 240-250 |
| Primates | 4 |
| Sloths | 2 |
| Bats | +100 |
| Wild Cats | 6 |
| Squirrels | 5 |
| Armadillos | 2 |
| Anteaters | 2 |
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Birds
Costa Rica is a bird watcher’s paradise with nearly 900 bird species that have been recorded. Traveling to this Central American country you may get your first look at many tropical birds such as macaws, toucans, trogans and mot-mots. You will also find birds that are common in more temperate zones, such as woodpeckers, hawks and hummingbirds. But there are more species here.
Listed below are the numbers of several species of the more common birds.
| Birds | Number of Species |
|---|---|
| Total Bird Species | +900 |
| Macaws, Parrots and Parakeets | 17 |
| Toucan, Toucanets and Aracari | 6 |
| Herons and Egrets | 19 |
| Eagles and Hawks | 38 |
| Hummingbirds | 52 |
| Trogons | 10 |
| Tanagers | 2 |
| Mot Mots | 6 |
| Kingfishers | 6 |
| Cormorants | 2 |
| Woodpeckers | 16 |
| Vultures | 4 |
| Sandpipers | 29 |
| Owls | 17 |
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Reptiles
Eventhough many reptiles are nocturanl and elusive creatures, a keen observer will be able to identify some of these cold-blooded creatures in Costa Rica.
Below are the numbers of the main reptile species you have a good possibility to see during your exploring wild Costa Rica.
| Reptiles | Number of Species |
|---|---|
| Total Reptile Species | 222 |
| Caiman and Crocodile | 2 |
| Total Turtles | 14 |
| Marine Turtles | 6 |
| Total Lizards | 69 |
| Iguanas | 3 |
| Basilisk | 2 |
| Total Snakes | 137 |
| Venomous Snakes | 20 |
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Amphibians
Tropical amphibians provide a stunning display and variety in their body shape, size, behaviors and coloration. Costa Rica is a great place to see frogs and toads. Most amphibians are nocturnal and best seen during walks and hikes at night. Several of the brilliantly colored frogs are active during the day and depending where you are in Costa Rica, will be able see these precious creatures.
| Amphibians | Number of Species |
|---|---|
| Total Amphibian Species | ~190 |
| Total Frogs and Toads | 138 |
| Toads | 18 |
| Poison Dart Frogs | 8 |
| Glass Frogs | 13 |
| Tree Frogs | 42 |
| Rain Frogs | |
| Salamanders | 44 |
| Cacelians | 7 |
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Insects
Insects are the largest group around the world and in Costa Rica. It is a very diverse group.
| Insects | Number of Species |
|---|---|
| Total Insect Species | +250,000 |
| Butterflies | 1,250 |
| Moths | 8,000 |
| Spiders | 2 |
| Beetles | 2 |
| Ants | |
| Grasshoppers, Crickets and Katydids | |
| Scorpions |
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