Mammal
Common Squirrel Monkey
The tiny big-brained monkey of the Amazon
Animals in Brazil
Brazil holds the Amazon rainforest and Pantanal wetlands — jaguars, giant anteaters, macaws, and more species than almost any country on Earth.
22 species in our guide are native to Brazil.
Animal profiles linked to Brazil
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Mammal
Giant Anteater
South America's two-metre tongue specialist
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Bird
Scarlet Macaw
Iconic red-and-blue rainforest parrot
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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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Bird
Hyacinth Macaw
Largest flying parrot, cobalt blue
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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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Bird
Magnificent Frigatebird
Aerial pirate with a scarlet throat pouch
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Insect
Leafcutter Ant
Ant farmers that cut leaves to grow fungus
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Insect
Army Ant
Nomadic swarm-raiding ants of the Neotropics
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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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Reptile
Emerald Tree Boa
Emerald coil of the Amazon canopy
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Amphibian
Surinam Toad
Flat frog that grows babies in its back
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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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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 22 species in our guide, including Common Squirrel Monkey, Giant Anteater, Scarlet Macaw, Manatee, Nurse Shark, 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.