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Puerto Rico

General Information

Puerto Rico is an island located in the northeastern Caribbean, east of the Dominican Republic and west of the US Virgin Islands. The island has a total area of approximately 9,104 square kilometers and a population of around 3.2 million people. The capital and largest city is San Juan, which is located on the northern coast of the island. Puerto Rico is a US territory, which means it is not a state but is subject to the authority of the US federal government.

The geography of Puerto Rico is diverse and varied, with a mix of mountains, valleys, and coastlines. The central mountain range of the island, which includes the Luquillo and Cayey mountains, is the most mountainous region and features peaks that reach heights of up to 1,338 meters above sea level. The northern coast of the island is more developed and urbanized, with cities like San Juan, Bayamón, and Carolina, while the southern coast is more rural and has an economy based on agriculture and fishing.

To access Puerto Rico, the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, located in San Juan, is the main entry point for international and domestic flights. The island also has several seaports, including the Port of San Juan, which is one of the most important in the Caribbean. Once on the island, it is possible to move around by car, taxi, or bus, and there are several routes and highways that connect the different parts of the island. Route 1 is the most important highway and runs along the northern coast of the island, while Route 52 is a highway that connects San Juan to the city of Ponce, on the southern coast.

Nature in Puerto Rico is rich and diverse, with a variety of ecosystems that include tropical forests, mangroves, beaches, and mountains. The island has several national parks and nature reserves, such as the El Yunque National Forest, which is the only tropical forest in the US national park system. The climate in Puerto Rico is tropical, with warm and humid temperatures throughout the year, and a hurricane season that runs from June to November. The best time to visit the island is during the dry season, from December to May, when the weather is more pleasant and there is less rain.

In terms of infrastructure and services, Puerto Rico has a well-developed network of roads and highways, as well as several airports and seaports. The island also has a variety of hotels, restaurants, and other tourist services, especially in the San Juan area and in the coastal areas. However, it is essential to keep in mind that the island is still recovering from the effects of Hurricane Maria, which hit the island in 2017 and caused significant damage to the infrastructure and economy.

In summary, Puerto Rico is an island with a diverse geography and rich nature, offering a variety of opportunities for nature observation and enjoyment. The island has a well-developed infrastructure and a range of services, although it is essential to consider the weather conditions and the current situation on the island.



Compilation and publication: EcoRegistros – 21/07/2026











  Order Family English Common Name Spanish Common Name Portuguese Common Name Scientific Name Belonging Records Chance of observation Conservation status Notes
1SpirobolidaRhinocricidaeBumblebee MillipedeMilpiés de Bandas AmarillasAnadenobolus monilicornisNative1III
  
2SquamataIguanidaeIguana VerdeIguana iguanaNot listed1III
  
3ColumbiformesColumbidaeWhite-winged DovePaloma Ala BlancaZenaida asiaticaNative1III
 LC 
4Zenaida DoveZenaida CaribeñaZenaida auritaNative1III
 LC 
5CharadriiformesCharadriidaeGrey PloverChorlo ÁrticoBatuiruçu-de-axila-pretaPluvialis squatarolaNative1III
 VU 
6Semipalmated PloverChorlito PalmadoBatuíra-de-bandoCharadrius semipalmatusNative1III
 LC 
7ScolopacidaeRuddy TurnstoneVuelvepiedrasVira-pedrasArenaria interpresNative1III
 NT 
8PelecaniformesPelecanidaeBrown PelicanPelícano PardoPelicano-pardoPelecanus occidentalisNative1III
 LC 
9ArdeidaeGreat EgretGarza BlancaGarça-branca-grandeArdea albaNative1III
 LC 
10AccipitriformesPandionidaeOspreyÁguila PescadoraÁguia-pescadoraPandion haliaetusNative1III
 LC 
11PasseriformesTyrannidaeGrey KingbirdPitirreSuiriri-cinzaTyrannus dominicensisNative1III
 LC 
12MimidaeNorthern MockingbirdSinsonte ComúnMimus polyglottosNative2IV
 LC 
13TurdidaeEastern Red-legged ThrushTurdus ardosiaceusNative1III
 LC 
14SpindalidaePuerto Rican SpindalisSpindalis portoricensisNative1III
 LC 
15IcteridaeGreater Antillean GrackleChinchilínQuiscalus nigerNative2IV
 LC 
16Carib GrackleTordito NegroIraúna-do-norteQuiscalus lugubrisNot listed1III
 LC 
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