Animals and wildlife in Costa Rica
Type: Fish Family: Myliobatidae Range: The spotted eagle ray is commonly observed in bays and over coral reefs as well as the occasional foray into estuarine habitats. In tropical Costa Rica where water are warmer and has abundant marine life many species of eagle ray cruise in these waters. It was noted that in Costa…
Type: Bug/ Insects Family: Formicidae Range: Ants are available on all continents except Antarctica. It is found on forest floors in lowland areas, and forests. It is commonly available in Costa Rica. A large army can be found in the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Cahuita National Park, La Selva Biological Station, Santa Elena Cloud Forest…
Type: Aquatic Mammal Family: Delphinidae Range: The Dolphin is an aquatic mammal that is found mainly in warm waters in Atlantic, pacific and Indian Ocean. They are available throughout the U.S., Mexico, and Costa Rica. Size: These dolphins can reach lengths of 1.8-2.6m. Weight: It is weighing 90-150kg Diet: Pacific dolphins eat mostly long and…
Common Name: Caimans Type: Reptile Family: Alligatoridae Range: The Caimans are found throughout the Central U.S. and South America and Costa Rica from marches and swamp to Mangrove River and lakes. Size: 1.1m – 5m (43in – 197in) Weight: It is weighing 100kg – 500kg (220lbs – 1,102lbs) Diet: As young, the various caiman species…
Common Name: Opossums Type: Mammal Family: Didelphimorphia Range: The Opossums is an animal that is found mainly in forests throughout the U.S., Mexico, and Costa Rica. Size: Length from nose to tail, 2.5 ft (76 cm) Weight: It is weighing 8.8 to 13.2 lb (4 to 6 kg) Diet: They are omnivorous. Besides eating horrible…