
Of the estimated 141 bird species present, the Turquoise-bowed Motmot stands out as the country’s national animal, giving a splash of vibrant colors to the country’s avian population. The list includes threatened or endangered species like the anteater, tapir, and certain bat varieties. United Nations-sponsored studies reveal around 135 species of mammals call El Salvador their home. Taking Stock: The Assemblage of Species Galore Martin Mecnarowski / Shutterstock Additionally, one can witness several species of monkey and bat, adding charm to this land’s unique biodiversity. The diversified animal life boasts of magnificent beasts such as the jaguar, puma, and ocelot, balancing the scales with the graceful coyote. One would not expect to find too many larger predators, but there are some, namely the jaguar, the puma, and the ocelot, which is somewhat smaller, as is the coyote. We will tell you more in this other AgroCorrn article about Why it is important to protect endangered animals .Think of El Salvador, and visions of lush greenery and exotic wildlife come alive.

Opossums probably diverged from the basic South American marsupials in the late Cretaceous or early Paleocene. CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) is an international agreement between governments that aims to.

King zope or jungle condor ( Sarcoramphus papa ).Cuvier’s alligator ( Paleosuchus palpebrosus ).Brown or black tortoise ( Chelonia agassizii ).Tiger leopard or tigrillo ( Leopardus tigrinus ).

Yellow- naped parrot ( Amazona auropalliata ).Striped Hummingbird ( Eupherusa eximia ).White-breasted hawk ( Accipiter chionogaster ).However, as we have already cited some examples above, there are many species in danger of extinction. Next, focusing again on the species that are in a serious state of conservation, we expand the list of animals in danger of extinction in El Salvador to raise awareness of the seriousness of the situation: Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Subphylum Vertebrata Class Mammalia Order Carnivora Suborder Feliformia Family Felidae Genus Panthera SPECIES Panthera onca Population size 15,000 Life Span 11-20 years Top speed 80 km/h mph Weight 56-96 kg lbs Height 63-76 cm inch Length 1-1.
