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Biodiversidad del Paraguay
Explorá la extraordinaria diversidad de especies que se encuentran en los ecosistemas del Paraguay.
Resumen de Especies
La posición del Paraguay en la confluencia de los principales biomas sudamericanos — el Cerrado, el Bosque Atlántico, el Pantanal y el Gran Chaco — le otorga una biodiversidad excepcionalmente rica.
~720
Birds (Aves)
~175
Mammals (Mammalia)
~175
Reptiles (Reptilia)
~85
Amphibians (Amphibia)
~250+
Freshwater Fish (Actinopterygii)
~100,000+ (est.)
Insects (Insecta)
~8,000+
Plants (Plantae)
Birds (Aves)
~720 especies
Paraguay hosts over 720 bird species, from the majestic Harpy Eagle to tiny hummingbirds. The Chaco and Atlantic Forest regions are key birding areas with numerous endemic and migratory species.
Especies Destacadas:
• Harpy Eagle — one of the world's largest raptors
• Bare-throated Bellbird — Atlantic Forest endemic
• Chaco Owl — Dry Chaco specialist
• Helmeted Woodpecker — globally threatened
Mammals (Mammalia)
~175 especies
Around 175 mammal species inhabit Paraguay, including the iconic jaguar, giant anteater, maned wolf, and several species of armadillo. The country's bat diversity is particularly remarkable.
Especies Destacadas:
• Jaguar — apex predator of both biomes
• Giant Anteater — Chaco grasslands
• Maned Wolf — cerrado specialist
• Chacoan Peccary — 'living fossil', discovered alive in 1975
Reptiles (Reptilia)
~175 especies
Paraguay is home to approximately 175 reptile species, including the broad-snouted caiman, yellow anaconda, and numerous species of lizards and snakes across its diverse habitats.
Especies Destacadas:
• Broad-snouted Caiman — wetlands indicator
• Yellow Anaconda — Paraguay & Paraná rivers
• Argentine Black & White Tegu — widespread
• Chaco Tortoise — dry forest specialist
Amphibians (Amphibia)
~85 especies
About 85 amphibian species have been documented, primarily frogs and toads. Many species are associated with wetlands and seasonal pools in both the Eastern and Western regions.
Especies Destacadas:
• Monkey Frog — arboreal Atlantic Forest species
• Chaco Burrowing Frog — seasonal aestivation
• Budgett's Frog — Chaco wetlands endemic
• Several species still being described by science
Freshwater Fish (Actinopterygii)
~250+ especies
The Paraguay and Paraná river basins support over 250 freshwater fish species, from the massive surubí catfish to colorful cichlids. Paraguay's aquatic biodiversity is of major ecological importance.
Especies Destacadas:
• Surubí — large migratory catfish
• Dorado — prized sport fish
• Armored catfish — diverse family
• Annual killifish — seasonal pool specialists
Insects (Insecta)
~100,000+ (est.) especies
Insects form the vast majority of Paraguay's animal species. While many groups remain poorly studied, estimates suggest over 100,000 species including butterflies, beetles, ants, bees, and many more.
Especies Destacadas:
• Blue Morpho Butterfly — iconic Neotropical species
• Leafcutter ants — major ecological engineers
• Rhinoceros beetles — impressive Scarabaeidae
• Thousands of species yet to be described
Plants (Plantae)
~8,000+ especies
Paraguay's flora includes over 8,000 documented plant species spanning tropical forests, savannas, wetlands, and the distinctive Chaco dry forests. Many have medicinal and cultural significance.
Especies Destacadas:
• Lapacho — national tree, medicinal bark
• Yerba mate — globally important crop plant
• Ka'a he'ê (Stevia) — originally from Paraguay
• Numerous orchids and bromeliads
Apoyá Nuestra Misión
Ayudanos a preservar la biodiversidad del Paraguay. Tu contribución apoya la investigación científica, los programas de conservación y la difusión educativa.