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Panama

General Information

Panamá is a country located in the isthmus that connects North America to South America, in the region of Central America. It borders the Caribbean Sea to the north, the Pacific Ocean to the south, Colombia to the east, and Costa Rica to the west. The geography of Panamá is diverse, with a variety of ecoregions and environments that range from humid tropical forests to mangroves and marine ecosystems. The country has a series of mountain ranges, including the Andes mountain range, which extends throughout its territory. The highest region in the country is the Central mountain range, which reaches altitudes of over 3,000 meters above sea level.

The city of Panamá, the capital of the country, is the main point of access for visitors who want to explore the nature of Panamá. The city has an international airport that offers direct flights to destinations in North America, Central America, and South America, as well as to Europe. From the city of Panamá, buses or taxis can be taken to reach different parts of the country. The Pan-American Highway, which crosses the country from east to west, is one of the most important routes for accessing the natural areas of Panamá. The Chagres region, located about 30 kilometers east of the city of Panamá, is known for its tropical forests and its diversity of wildlife. Another region of interest is the province of Bocas del Toro, located in the northwest of the country, which is known for its islands and coral reefs.

To access the natural areas of Panamá, it is necessary to obtain the necessary permits and authorizations. The Ministry of Environment of Panamá is in charge of issuing permits to visit the protected areas of the country. It is important to check the visiting hours and weather conditions before embarking on any trip. The dry season, which runs from December to April, is the best time to visit Panamá, as the weather conditions are more favorable for observing nature. The tourist infrastructure in Panamá is well developed, with a variety of accommodation options and services available in the main cities and tourist areas. However, in the more remote areas of the country, the infrastructure can be limited, so it is essential to plan ahead and bring the necessary supplies.

The geography of Panamá is very varied, with a series of rivers and lakes that cross the country. The Chagres River, located in the central region of Panamá, is one of the most important rivers in the country and is known for its crystal-clear waters and its diversity of wildlife. The Darién region, located in the southeastern part of the country, is known for its tropical forests and its diversity of wildlife. The province of Colón, located on the Caribbean coast of the country, is known for its beaches and tourist infrastructure. In general, Panamá is an ideal destination for those who want to explore nature and wildlife in a tropical environment.

The relief of Panamá is very varied, with a series of mountains and valleys that extend throughout the country. The Central mountain range, located in the central region of Panamá, is the highest region in the country and reaches altitudes of over 3,000 meters above sea level. The Chiriquí region, located in the west of the country, is known for its volcanoes and its diversity of wildlife. The province of Veraguas, located in the central region of the country, is known for its tropical forests and its diversity of wildlife. In general, the geography of Panamá is very diverse and offers a variety of opportunities to explore nature and wildlife in a tropical environment.

The vegetation in Panamá is very varied, with a series of ecosystems that range from humid tropical forests to mangroves and marine ecosystems. The Chagres region, located about 30 kilometers east of the city of Panamá, is known for its tropical forests and its diversity of wildlife. The Darién region, located in the southeastern part of the country, is known for its tropical forests and its diversity of wildlife. The province of Bocas del Toro, located in the northwest of the country, is known for its islands and coral reefs. In general, the vegetation in Panamá is very diverse and offers a variety of opportunities to explore nature and wildlife in a tropical environment.

The water in Panamá is abundant, with a series of rivers and lakes that cross the country. The Chagres River, located in the central region of Panamá, is one of the most important rivers in the country and is known for its crystal-clear waters and its diversity of wildlife. The Darién region, located in the southeastern part of the country, is known for its tropical forests and its diversity of wildlife. The province of Colón, located on the Caribbean coast of the country, is known for its beaches and tourist infrastructure. In general, the water in Panamá is very important for wildlife and the country´s economy.

The infrastructure in Panamá is well developed, with a variety of accommodation options and services available in the main cities and tourist areas. The city of Panamá, the capital of the country, has an international airport that offers direct flights to destinations in North America, Central America, and South America, as well as to Europe. The Pan-American Highway, which crosses the country from east to west, is one of the most important routes for accessing the natural areas of Panamá. The Chagres region, located about 30 kilometers east of the city of Panamá, is known for its tropical forests and its diversity of wildlife. Another region of interest is the province of Bocas del Toro, located in the northwest of the country, which is known for its islands and coral reefs.

In general, Panamá is an ideal destination for those who want to explore nature and wildlife in a tropical environment. The geography of the country is very varied, with a series of ecoregions and environments that range from humid tropical forests to mangroves and marine ecosystems. The tourist infrastructure in Panamá is well developed, with a variety of accommodation options and services available in the main cities and tourist areas. However, in the more remote areas of the country, the infrastructure can be limited, so it is essential to plan ahead and bring the necessary supplies.



Compilation and publication: EcoRegistros – 20/07/2026


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  Order Family English Common Name Spanish Common Name Portuguese Common Name Scientific Name Belonging Conservation status Notes
1IsopteraTermitidaeTermitas ArbóreasNasutitermes sp.Native
  
2OdonataPseudostigmatidaeCaballito Helicóptero GiganteMegaloprepus caerulatusNative
  
3HymenopteraApidaeStingless BeeAbeja AngelitaAbelha Sem FerrãoTetragonisca angustulaNative
  
4SquamataIguanidaeSpiny Tailed IguanaIguana RayadaIguana-de-cauda-espinhosa-pretaCtenosaura similisNative
  
5Iguana VerdeIguana iguanaNative
  
6TeiidaeHuico CentroamericanoHolcosus festivusNative
  
7GalliformesCracidaeGrey-headed ChachalacaChachalaca CabecigrísOrtalis cinereicepsNative
 LC 
8ColumbiformesColumbidaeRuddy Ground DoveTorcacita ColoradaRolinha-roxaColumbina talpacotiNative
 LC 
9Rock DovePaloma DomésticaPombo-domésticoColumba liviaExotic
 LC 
10CharadriiformesLaridaeLaughing GullGaviota Reidora AmericanaGaivota-alegreLeucophaeus atricillaNative
 LC 
11SuliformesFregatidaeMagnificent FrigatebirdAve FragataFragataFregata magnificensNative
 LC 
12PelecaniformesPelecanidaeBrown PelicanPelícano PardoPelicano-pardoPelecanus occidentalisNative
 LC 
13ArdeidaeGreat EgretGarza BlancaGarça-branca-grandeArdea albaNative
 LC 
14CathartiformesCathartidaeTurkey VultureJote Cabeza ColoradaUrubu-de-cabeça-vermelhaCathartes auraNative
 LC 
15CoraciiformesMomotidaeWhooping MotmotMomotus subrufescensNative
 LC 
16GalbuliformesBucconidaeBlack-breasted PuffbirdBuco PechinegroNotharchus pectoralisNative
 LC 
17PiciformesPicidaeCrimson-crested WoodpeckerCarpintero Garganta NegraPica-pau-de-topete-vermelhoCampephilus melanoleucosNative
 LC 
18FalconiformesFalconidaeYellow-headed CaracaraChimachimaCarrapateiroDaptrius chimachimaNative
 LC 
19PsittaciformesPsittacidaeOrange-chinned ParakeetPeriquito BarbinaranjaBrotogeris jugularisNative
 LC 
20PasseriformesTyrannidaePanama FlycatcherCopetón PanamenseMyiarchus panamensisNative
 LC 
21Great KiskadeeBenteveo ComúnBem-te-viPitangus sulphuratusNative
 LC 
22Rusty-margined FlycatcherBenteveo Ala RojizaBentevizinho-de-asa-ferrugíneaMyiozetetes cayanensisNative
 LC 
23Streaked FlycatcherBenteveo RayadoBem-te-vi-rajadoMyiodynastes maculatusNative
 LC 
24Sulphur-bellied FlycatcherBienteveo VentriazufradoBem-te-vi-de-barriga-sulfúreaMyiodynastes luteiventrisNative
 LC 
25Fork-tailed FlycatcherTijeretaTesourinhaTyrannus savanaNative
 LC 
26Tropical KingbirdSuirirí RealSuiririTyrannus melancholicusNative
 LC 
27ThamnophilidaeDot-winged AntwrenHormiguerito del QuijosPapa-formiga-de-bandoMicrorhopias quixensisNative
 LC 
28Barred AntshrikeChoca ListadaChoca-barradaThamnophilus doliatusNative
 LC 
29Spotted AntbirdHormiguero MoteadoHylophylax naevioidesNative
 LC 
30HirundinidaeGrey-breasted MartinGolondrina DomésticaAndorinha-grandeProgne chalybeaNative
 LC 
31MimidaeTropical MockingbirdCenzontle TropicalSabiá-da-praiaMimus gilvusNative
 LC 
32TurdidaeClay-colored ThrushMirlo PardoTurdus grayiNative
  
33PasseridaeHouse SparrowGorrión ComúnPardalPasser domesticusExotic
  
34IcteridaeGreat-tailed GrackleZanate MexicanoQuiscalus mexicanusNative
 LC 
35ParulidaeNorthern WaterthrushCigüita de RíoMariquita-borealParkesia noveboracensisNative
 LC 
36American Yellow WarblerReinita NorteamericanaSetophaga aestivaNative
  
37ThraupidaeCrimson-backed TanagerTangara Sangre de ToroRamphocelus dimidiatusNative
 LC 
38Blue-grey TanagerAzulejo de JardínSanhaço-azulThraupis episcopusNative
 LC 
39Palm TanagerCelestino OliváceoSanhaco-do-coqueiroThraupis palmarumNative
 LC 
40PilosaBradypodidaeBrown-throated Three-toed SlothPerezoso de Tres DedosPreguiça-comum (ref.: Sibbr - Sistema De InformaçõBradypus variegatusNative
 LC 
41PrimatesAtelidaeMantled HowlerMono Aullador NegroAlouatta palliataNative
 VU 
42Central American Spider MonkeyMono Araña de Manos NegrasAteles geoffroyiNative
 EN 
43CebidaeCentral American Squirrel MonkeyMono Ardilla de América CentralSaimiri oerstediiNative
 EN 
44RodentiaDasyproctidaeCentral American AgoutiAgutí CentroamericanoCutia-centro-americanaDasyprocta punctataNative
 LC 
45SciuridaeRed-tailed SquirrelArdilla de Cola RojaSciurus granatensisNative
 LC 
46CarnivoraProcyonidaeWhite-nosed CoatiCoatimundiNasua naricaNative
 LC 
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