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(88 speciess + 6 forms with special treatment that are not considered at the species level)

Number of records: 168

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Venezuela

General Information

Venezuela is located in the northern part of South America, bordering the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean to the north, Guyana to the east, Brazil to the south, and Colombia to the west. The country´s geography is very diverse, with a wide range of ecosystems and environments, from the beaches and mangroves of the Caribbean coast to the mountains and valleys of the Andes, and the plains and savannas of the interior. The Andes mountain range runs through the western part of the country, while the Gran Sabana, a region of plateaus and tepuis, is located in the southeast. The climate varies depending on the region, with a tropical climate on the coast and a cooler climate in the mountains.

The transportation network in Venezuela is extensive, with roads connecting the main cities and towns, although the condition of the roads can vary depending on the region. The country has several international airports, such as Simón Bolívar International Airport in Caracas, which offers flights to destinations in the Americas and Europe. The seaports, such as La Guaira and Puerto Cabello, are also important for the transportation of goods and passengers. To access more remote areas, it is possible to use public transportation services, such as buses and taxis, or rent vehicles. However, it is essential to consider that the country´s political and economic situation can affect the availability and cost of these services.

Regarding the infrastructure for nature observation, Venezuela has several national parks and natural reserves, such as Canaima National Park, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Henri Pittier National Park, which offers opportunities to observe the country´s biodiversity. The Gran Sabana is another region of interest, with its unique landscapes and opportunities to explore nature. In general, it is recommended to plan ahead and obtain the necessary permits to access these areas, as some may require special authorizations. The best time to visit Venezuela depends on the region and weather conditions, but in general, the dry season, which runs from December to May, is the most favorable for nature observation.

The vegetation in Venezuela is very varied, with tropical forests, savannas, and páramos, among others. The country´s relief is equally diverse, with mountains, valleys, and plains that offer a wide range of landscapes and ecosystems. The rivers and lakes are also important, with the Orinoco River being the most notable, and Lake Maracaibo, which is the largest in the country. The Venezuelan coast is also notable, with beaches and cliffs that offer opportunities to observe marine life. In general, Venezuela is a country with a great natural wealth and a wide range of ecosystems, making it an attractive destination for those interested in nature observation.

In summary, Venezuela is a country with a great geographical and ecological diversity, offering many opportunities for nature observation. The transportation network and infrastructure for nature observation are adequate, although it is essential to plan ahead and obtain the necessary permits. The best time to visit the country depends on the region and weather conditions, but in general, the dry season is the most favorable. The vegetation, relief, and bodies of water in Venezuela are very varied, offering a wide range of landscapes and ecosystems to explore.



Compilation and publication: EcoRegistros – 21/07/2026











  Order Family English Common Name Spanish Common Name Portuguese Common Name Scientific Name Belonging Conservation status Notes
1AraneaeAraneidaeSilver argiopeAraña Plateada De JardínArgiope argentataNative
  
2Tropical Tent-web SpiderAraña Parda del MediterráneoCyrtophora citricolaNot listed
  
3Araña Tejedora DoradaAranha-de-fio-douradoTrichonephila clavipesNot listed
  
4CtenidaeAncylometes rufusNot listed
  
5SalticidaeFrigga pratensisNot listed
  
6SparassidaeBrown Huntsman SpiderHeteropoda venatoriaNot listed
  
7TetragnathidaeLeucauge sp.Not listed
  
8TheridiidaeViuda PardaLatrodectus geometricusNot listed
  
9DecapodaOcypodidaeCangrejo FantasmaOcypode quadrataNative
  
10MantodeaMantidaeStagmatoptera dianaNative
  
11ColeopteraCerambycidaeJuiaparus batusNative
  
12LepidopteraErebidaeHypercompe sp.Native
  
13NoctuidaeXanthopastis sp.Not listed
  
14NymphalidaePrincesa RojaAnartia amatheaNot listed
  
15Monarca del NorteDanaus plexippusNative
  
16Gulf FritillaryEspejitosBorboleta espelhinhoDione vanillaeNative
  
17Red Spot PororoPororó Mancha RojaHamadryas amphinomeNot listed
  
18Pororó Ocelos RojosHamadryas februaNot listed
  
19Heliconius ismeniusNot listed
  
20Blue MorphoMorpho AzulMorpho peleidesNot listed
  
21PapilionidaeHeraclides sp.Not listed
  
22PieridaeGreat Southern WhitePirpinto de la ColAscia monusteNative
  
23SaturniidaeAutomeris sp.Not listed
  
24OrthopteraTettigoniidaeNeoconocephalus sp.Not listed
  
25HemipteraPentatomidaeRed-bordered Stink BugChinche de Bordes RojosEdessa rufomarginataNative
  
26HymenopteraApidaeStingless BeeAbeja AngelitaAbelha Sem FerrãoTetragonisca angustulaNot listed
  
27Fiebrig´s Stingless BeeYateíAbelha sem ferrãoTetragonisca fiebrigiNot listed
  
28StylommatophoraAchatinidaeEast-african Land SnailCaracol Gigante AfricanoCaramujo-gigante-africanoLissachatina fulicaNot listed
  
29SquamataColubridaeZweifel’s Ground SnakeReinitaErythrolamprus zweifeliNative
  
30Forest Flame SnakeFalsa Coral RealFalsa Coral RealOxyrhopus petolariusNative
  
31GekkonidaeCommon House GeckoBesucona AsiáticaHemidactylus frenatusNot listed
  
32IguanidaeIguana VerdeIguana iguanaNative
  
33TestudinesPodocnemididaeCharupa ArrauPodocnemis expansaNot listed
  
34TestudinidaeTortuga YabotíChelonoidis carbonariaNot listed
  
35GalliformesCracidaeRufous-vented ChachalacaGuacharacaOrtalis ruficaudaNative
 LC 
36CuculiformesCuculidaeSmooth-billed AniAnó ChicoAnu-pretoCrotophaga aniNative
 LC 
37ColumbiformesColumbidaeRuddy Ground DoveTorcacita ColoradaRolinha-roxaColumbina talpacotiNative
 LC 
38Scaled DoveTorcacita EscamadaFogo-apagouColumbina squammataNative
 LC 
39Eared DoveTorcaza ComúnAvoanteZenaida auriculataNative
 LC 
40CharadriiformesCharadriidaeSouthern LapwingTero ComúnQuero-queroVanellus chilensisNative
 LC 
41JacanidaeWattled JacanaJacanaJaçanãJacana jacanaNative
 LC 
42LaridaeLarge-billed TernAtíTrinta-réis-grandePhaetusa simplexNative
 LC 
43Laughing GullGaviota Reidora AmericanaGaivota-alegreLeucophaeus atricillaNative
 LC 
44SuliformesFregatidaeMagnificent FrigatebirdAve FragataFragataFregata magnificensNative
 LC 
45PelecaniformesThreskiornithidaeBare-faced IbisCuervillo Cara PeladaTapicuruPhimosus infuscatusNative
 LC 
46PelecanidaeBrown PelicanPelícano PardoPelicano-pardoPelecanus occidentalisNative
 LC 
47ArdeidaeWestern Cattle EgretGarcita BueyeraGarça-vaqueiraArdea ibisNative
 LC 
48ApodiformesTrochilidaeGlittering-throated EmeraldDiamante GargantiverdeBeija-flor-de-garganta-verdeChionomesa fimbriataNative
 LC 
49StrigiformesStrigidaeFerruginous Pygmy OwlCaburé ChicoCaburéGlaucidium brasilianumNative
 LC 
50CathartiformesCathartidaeTurkey VultureJote Cabeza ColoradaUrubu-de-cabeça-vermelhaCathartes auraNative
 LC 
51AccipitriformesAccipitridaeRoadside HawkTaguató ComúnGavião-carijóRupornis magnirostrisNative
 LC 
52Zone-tailed HawkAguilucho NegroGavião-de-rabo-barradoButeo albonotatusNative
 LC 
53Short-tailed HawkAguilucho Cola CortaGavião-de-cauda-curtaButeo brachyurusNative
 LC 
54CoraciiformesAlcedinidaeRinged KingfisherMartín Pescador GrandeMartim-pescador-grandeMegaceryle torquataNative
 LC 
55PiciformesPicidaeLineated WoodpeckerCarpintero Garganta EstriadaPica-pau-de-banda-brancaDryocopus lineatusNative
 LC 
56Spot-breasted WoodpeckerCarpintero de Pecho PunteadoPica-pau-de-peito-pontilhadoColaptes punctigulaNative
 LC 
57Red-crowned WoodpeckerCarpintero CoronirrojoMelanerpes rubricapillusNative
 LC 
58FalconiformesFalconidaeYellow-headed CaracaraChimachimaCarrapateiroDaptrius chimachimaNative
 LC 
59Bat FalconHalcón Negro ChicoCauréFalco rufigularisNative
 LC 
60Aplomado FalconHalcón PlomizoFalcão-de-coleiraFalco femoralisNative
 LC 
61PsittaciformesPsittacidaeGreen-rumped ParrotletCotorrita CuliverdeTuim-santoForpus passerinusNative
 LC 
62Orange-chinned ParakeetPeriquito BarbinaranjaBrotogeris jugularisNative
 LC 
63Yellow-crowned AmazonLoro Real AmazónicoPapagaio-campeiroAmazona ochrocephalaNative
 LC 
64Chestnut-fronted MacawGuacamayo SeveroMaracanã-guaçuAra severusNative
 LC 
65Brown-throated ParakeetLorito Cara SuciaPeriquito-de-bochecha-pardaEupsittula pertinaxNative
 LC 
66Red-shouldered MacawGuacamayo de HahnMaracanã-pequenaDiopsittaca nobilisNative
 LC 
67Scarlet-fronted ParakeetPerico de Frente EscarlataPsittacara wagleriNative
 NT 
68PasseriformesTyrannidaeYellow-bellied ElaeniaFiofío CopetónGuaracava-de-barriga-amarelaElaenia flavogasterNative
 LC 
69Great KiskadeeBenteveo ComúnBem-te-viPitangus sulphuratusNative
 LC 
70Rusty-margined FlycatcherBenteveo Ala RojizaBentevizinho-de-asa-ferrugíneaMyiozetetes cayanensisNative
 LC 
71Social FlycatcherBenteveo MedianoBentevizinho-de-penacho-vermelhoMyiozetetes similisNative
 LC 
72Fork-tailed FlycatcherTijeretaTesourinhaTyrannus savanaNative
 LC 
73Tropical KingbirdSuirirí RealSuiririTyrannus melancholicusNative
 LC 
74Grey KingbirdPitirreSuiriri-cinzaTyrannus dominicensisNative
 LC 
75Vermilion FlycatcherChurrinchePríncipePyrocephalus rubinusNative
 LC 
76HirundinidaeGrey-breasted MartinGolondrina DomésticaAndorinha-grandeProgne chalybeaNative
 LC 
77TroglodytidaeStripe-backed WrenCucarachero ChocorocoyCampylorhynchus nuchalisNative
 LC 
78Southern House WrenRatona ComúnCorruiraTroglodytes musculusNative
 LC 
79MimidaeTropical MockingbirdCenzontle TropicalSabiá-da-praiaMimus gilvusNative
 LC 
80TurdidaeSpectacled ThrushMirlo OjipeladoCaraxuéTurdus nudigenisNative
 LC 
81FringillidaeGolden-rumped EuphoniaTangará Cabeza CelesteGaturamo-reiChlorophonia cyanocephalaNative
 LC 
82Trinidad EuphoniaCarruñatá SaucitoEuphonia trinitatisNative
 LC 
83IcteridaeCrested OropendolaYapúJapuPsarocolius decumanusNative
 LC 
84Yellow OrioleTurpial AmarilloJoão-pinto-amareloIcterus nigrogularisNative
 LC 
85Shiny CowbirdTordo RenegridoChupimMolothrus bonariensisNative
 LC 
86Carib GrackleTordito NegroIraúna-do-norteQuiscalus lugubrisNative
 LC 
87Oriole BlackbirdChango OriolinoIratauá-grandeGymnomystax mexicanusNative
 LC 
88ThraupidaeSaffron FinchJilguero DoradoCanário-da-terra-verdadeiroSicalis flaveolaNative
 LC 
89BananaquitMieleroCambacicaCoereba flaveolaNative
 LC 
90Olive-grey SaltatorPepitero OliváceoSaltator olivascensNative
  
91Blue-grey TanagerAzulejo de JardínSanhaço-azulThraupis episcopusNative
 LC 
92Glaucous TanagerAzulejo VerdevicheThraupis glaucocolpaNative
 LC 
93Palm TanagerCelestino OliváceoSanhaco-do-coqueiroThraupis palmarumNative
 LC 
94RodentiaSciuridaeRed-tailed SquirrelArdilla de Cola RojaSciurus granatensisNative
 LC 
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