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Number of records: 101

Last update: 03/10/2026 23:40:26

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Colombia

General Information

Colombia is located in the northwest of South America, bordering the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Atlantic Ocean to the north, Venezuela and Brazil to the east, and Ecuador and Peru to the south. This country is situated in a unique geographical position, as it encompasses a wide range of ecosystems and natural regions, from tropical coasts to the Andes mountains and the Amazon rainforest. Colombia´s geography is very diverse, with a large number of rivers, lakes, wetlands, and protected areas that offer a wide range of opportunities for nature observation.

In terms of how to get to Colombia, there are several transportation options. The country has several international airports, such as El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá, which is the largest and most congested in the country. From there, you can take domestic or international flights to reach different parts of the country. You can also use land transportation, such as buses or taxis, to travel on the roads and highways that connect the different cities and regions. In some areas, especially in rural or jungle areas, it may be necessary to use boats or trails to access more remote places. It is essential to keep in mind that, depending on the time of year and weather conditions, some roads or routes may be closed or inaccessible.

Colombia has a wide range of natural environments and landscapes, from tropical forests and jungles to mountains and páramos. The Andes mountain range runs through the country from north to south, creating a wide range of ecosystems and microclimates. In the Amazon region, there are extensive areas of tropical rainforest, with rivers and lakes that offer a high level of biodiversity. On the coasts, you can find beaches, mangroves, and wetlands, which are habitats for a wide variety of birds and other animals. In general, Colombia´s climate is tropical, with warm temperatures and high humidity levels in most regions. However, in the higher areas, such as the páramos and mountains, the climate can be cooler and drier.

In terms of logistics for visiting and exploring Colombia, it is essential to keep in mind that the country has a significant amount of tourist infrastructure, including hotels, restaurants, and travel agencies. In the larger cities, such as Bogotá, Medellín, and Cali, you can find a wide range of services and facilities for visitors. In rural and jungle areas, it may be necessary to plan ahead and hire guides or transportation services to access more remote places. It is also important to be aware of the restrictions and regulations that may apply in some protected areas or conservation zones. In general, Colombia is a country with a rich natural and cultural heritage, and offers a wide range of opportunities for nature observation and exploration of its landscapes and ecosystems.

Planning and preparation are key to a successful visit to Colombia. It is essential to research and obtain information about weather conditions, roads, and access routes, as well as about the services and facilities available in different regions. It is also important to respect the regulations and restrictions that apply in protected areas and conservation zones, and to take measures to minimize the environmental and cultural impact of the visit. With proper planning and preparation, Colombia can be an exciting and rewarding destination for nature lovers and adventure seekers.

In summary, Colombia is a country with a great geographical and natural diversity, offering a wide range of opportunities for nature observation and exploration of its landscapes and ecosystems. With proper planning and preparation, visitors can enjoy an exciting and rewarding experience in this South American country.



Compilation and publication: EcoRegistros – 18/07/2026











  Order Family English Common Name Spanish Common Name Portuguese Common Name Scientific Name Belonging Records Chance of observation Conservation status Notes
1DidelphimorphiaDidelphidaeNorthern Black-eared OpossumZarigüeya ComúnDidelphis marsupialisNative4IV
 LC 
2Robinson´s Mouse OpossumMarmosa robinsoniNative1III
 LC 
3CingulataDasypodidaeNine-banded ArmadilloMulita GrandeTatu-galinhaDasypus novemcinctusNot listed2III
 LC 
4PilosaBradypodidaeBrown-throated Three-toed SlothPerezoso de Tres DedosPreguiça-comum (ref.: Sibbr - Sistema De InformaçõBradypus variegatusNative1III
 LC 
5MyrmecophagidaeNorthern TamanduaTamanduá MexicanoTamandua mexicanaNative1III
 LC 
6PrimatesAotidaeLemurine Night MonkeyAotus lemurinusNot listed1III
 VU 
7AtelidaeColombian Red HowlerMono Aullador RojoAlouatta seniculusNative8VI
 LC 
8Common Woolly MonkeyChurucoLagothrix lagothrichaNative1III
 VU 
9CallitrichidaeWhite-footed TamarinSagui-marrom-prateadoSaguinus leucopusNative1III
  
10Cotton-top TamarinTití CabeciblancoSaguim-cabeça-de-algodãoSaguinus oedipusNative4IV
  
11CebidaeSanta Marta White-fronted CapuchinCebus malitiosusNative2III
 EN 
12Brown CapuchinMono MaiceroSapajus apellaNot listed1III
 LC 
13Guianan Squirrel MonkeyMono Ardilla ComúnMacaco-de-cheiroSaimiri sciureusNot listed2III
 LC 
14LagomorphaLeporidaeCommon TapetiTapetíSylvilagus brasiliensisNot listed1III
 EN 
15RodentiaCaviidaeBrazilian Guinea PigCuis GrandeCavia apereaNot listed2III
 LC 
16Greater CapybaraCarpinchoCapivaraHydrochoerus hydrochaerisNative2III
 LC 
17DasyproctidaeBlack AgoutiDasyprocta fuliginosaNative1III
 LC 
18Central American AgoutiAgutí CentroamericanoCutia-centro-americanaDasyprocta punctataNative10VI
 LC 
19ErethizontidaePuercoespín de Santa MartaCoendou sanctamartaeNative2III
  
20Yellow Quill-tipped PorcupineCoendú GrandeOuriço-caixeiroCoendou prehensilisNot listed1III
 LC 
21SciuridaeWestern Dwarf SquirrelArdilla Enana OccidentalEsquilo-anão-ocidentalMicrosciurus mimulusNative2III
  
22Central American Dwarf SquirrelMicrosciurus alfariNot listed1III
 LC 
23Red-tailed SquirrelArdilla de Cola RojaSciurus granatensisNative24VI
 LC 
24Andean SquirrelArdilla AndinaSciurus pucheraniiNative2III
 DD 
25Eurasian Red SquirrelArdilla RojaSciurus vulgarisNot listed2III
 LC 
26ChiropteraEmballonuridaeGreater Sac-winged BatMurciélago de Líneas BlancasSaccopteryx bilineataNative1III
 LC 
27NoctilionidaeGreater Bulldog BatMurcielago PescadorNoctilio leporinusNot listed1III
 LC 
28PhyllostomidaeSilky Short-tailed BatCarollia brevicaudaNative1III
 LC 
29Seba´s Short-tailed BatMorcego-de-cauda-curtaCarollia perspicillataNative1III
 LC 
30Tailed Tailless BatAnoura caudiferNative1III
 LC 
31Greater Broad-nosed BatPlatyrrhinus vittatusNative1III
 LC 
32Common Tent-making BatMurciélago OrejiamarilloUroderma bilobatumNative1III
 LC 
33CarnivoraMustelidaeLong-tailed WeaselComadreja de Cola LargaNeogale frenataNative4IV
 LC 
34ProcyonidaeWestern Lowland OlingoBassaricyon mediusNative1III
 LC 
35KinkajouMartuchaJuparáPotos flavusNative1III
 LC 
36Crab-eating RaccoonAguará PopéProcyon cancrivorusNot listed1III
 LC 
37UrsidaeAndean BearTremarctos ornatusNative1III
 VU 
38CanidaeCrab-eating FoxZorro de MonteCerdocyon thousNative2III
 LC 
39FelidaeLeopardus pardinoidesNative1III
  
40ArtiodactylaCervidaeWhite-tailed DeerCiervo de Cola BlancaVeado-de-cauda-brancaOdocoileus virginianusNative4IV
 LC 
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