Mammal
Giant Anteater
South America's two-metre tongue specialist
Animals in Brazil
Brazil holds the Amazon rainforest and Pantanal wetlands — jaguars, giant anteaters, macaws, and more species than almost any country on Earth.
15 species in our guide are native to Brazil.
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Mammal
Manatee
The gentle sea cow of warm coastal waters
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Fish
Nurse Shark
The docile reef bottom-dweller
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Mammal
Jaguar
The Americas' largest and most powerful cat
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Mammal
Howler Monkey
The loudest land animal in the Americas
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Reptile
Spectacled Caiman
The common crocodilian of the Americas
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Amphibian
Poison Dart Frog
Tiny, brilliantly colored, and among the most toxic animals alive
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Fish
Red-bellied Piranha
The sharp-toothed fish of the Amazon
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Reptile
Green Anaconda
The heaviest snake in the world
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Fish
Bull Shark
The shark that swims into freshwater
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Fish
Electric Eel
The fish that generates powerful electric shocks
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Amphibian
Pacman Frog
The round, big-mouthed horned frog
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Bird
Scarlet Macaw
The brilliant red parrot of the rainforest
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Mammal
Uakari
The crimson-faced monkey of the flooded Amazon
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Fish
X-ray Tetra
The see-through fish of the Amazon
FAQs about animals in Brazil
What animals are native to Brazil?
Brazil is home to 15 species in our guide, including Giant Anteater, Manatee, Nurse Shark, Jaguar, Howler Monkey, and more. Each profile covers habitat, diet, and conservation status.
Where can I learn about wildlife in Brazil?
Browse the species below for answer-first guides with range maps, FAQs, and comparison pages. For broader context, see our Animals of South America region page.
Are any animals in Brazil endangered?
Several species native to Brazil are listed as Vulnerable, Endangered, or Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Check individual profiles for current status and how to help.