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Mammals 55 - Systematic Listing

(53 speciess + 2 forms with special treatment that are not considered at the species level)

Number of records: 250

Last update: 02/10/2026 23:40:23

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Bolivia

General Information

Bolivia is located in the heart of South America, bordering Brazil to the north and east, Paraguay to the southeast, Argentina to the south, Chile to the southwest, and Peru to the northwest. This geographical position places it in a region of great territorial diversity, with a variety of landscapes and ecosystems ranging from the high peaks of the Andes mountain range to the vast plains of eastern Bolivia. Bolivia´s geography is characterized by its mountainous terrain, with the Andes mountain range dividing the country into different regions, each with its own characteristics and access points. The western region of the country is dominated by the altiplano, a vast plateau that stretches from Lake Titicaca to the border with Chile, while the eastern region is lower and characterized by the presence of plains and valleys.

As for how to get to Bolivia, there are several transportation options. The country has several international airports, with the most important being Viru Viru International Airport, located in the city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra. From there, you can take domestic or international flights to different destinations. It is also possible to arrive in Bolivia by land, through the borders with neighboring countries. The most important road is Route 1, which connects the capital, La Paz, with the cities of Oruro and Uyuni, and from there with the border with Chile. Another option is Route 7, which connects the city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra with the border with Brazil. It is essential to note that some roads may be dirt roads and require 4x4 vehicles, especially during the rainy season.

Bolivia´s geographical diversity is reflected in its natural environments, which range from the humid forests of the Amazon region to the arid deserts of the southwest. The altiplano region is characterized by its cold and dry climate, with sparse vegetation adapted to extreme conditions. In contrast, the eastern region is warmer and more humid, with more exuberant vegetation and a wide variety of landscapes, from gallery forests to wetlands and lagoons. Water availability is an essential factor in Bolivia´s geography, with rivers like the Beni and the Mamoré flowing through the Amazon region and Lake Titicaca, which is the highest navigable lake in the world.

Regarding logistics for visiting Bolivia, it is crucial to note that the country has a developing tourist infrastructure, so it is recommended to plan ahead and hire guide services or specialized travel agencies. Accessibility to some areas may be limited, especially during the rainy season, so it is essential to check weather and road conditions before embarking on a trip. The city of La Paz is a good starting point for exploring the country, with a variety of services and accommodation options available. It is also essential to note that some areas may require special permits or authorizations to visit, so it is recommended to research and plan ahead.

The best time to visit Bolivia depends on the region and the activities you want to do. The dry season, which runs from May to October, is the best time to visit the altiplano and the Andes mountain range, while the rainy season, which runs from November to April, is the best time to visit the Amazon region and enjoy nature at its peak. In general, it is essential to be flexible and adapt to weather and road conditions, as they can change quickly in Bolivia.

In summary, Bolivia is a country with great geographical and cultural diversity, offering a variety of landscapes and experiences for visitors. With proper planning and a flexible attitude, it is possible to explore and enjoy the natural beauty of 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 marsupialisNative3III
 LC 
2CingulataChlamyphoridaeGreater Fairy ArmadilloPichiciego MayorPichiciegos-maioresCalyptophractus retususNot listed1II
 DD 
3Six-banded ArmadilloGualacateEuphractus sexcinctusNative1II
 LC 
4DasypodidaeNine-banded ArmadilloMulita GrandeTatu-galinhaDasypus novemcinctusNot listed4III
 LC 
5PilosaBradypodidaeBrown-throated Three-toed SlothPerezoso de Tres DedosPreguiça-comum (ref.: Sibbr - Sistema De InformaçõBradypus variegatusNative22VI
 LC 
6MyrmecophagidaeGiant AnteaterOso Hormiguero GiganteMyrmecophaga tridactylaNot listed1II
 VU 
7PrimatesAotidaeAzara´s Night MonkeyMirikináAotus azaraeNot listed4III
 LC 
8AtelidaeBlack-and-gold HowlerMono AulladorBugio-pretoAlouatta carayaNot listed7IV
 NT 
9Bolivian Red HowlerMono Aullador Rojo BolivianoAlouatta saraNative15VI
 NT 
10Black Spider MonkeyMono Araña PeruanoAteles chamekNative4III
 EN 
11CallitrichidaeNorthern Pygmy MarmosetTití PigmeoCebuella pygmaeaNot listed1II
 VU 
12Spix´s Saddle-back TamarinSagui-de-cara-sujaLeontocebus fuscicollisNative3III
 LC 
13CebidaeSaimiri sp.Not listed1II
  
14Sapajus sp.Native1II
  
15Panamanian White-faced CapuchinMono CariblancoCebus imitatorNot listed2III
 VU 
16Brown CapuchinMono MaiceroSapajus apellaNot listed11V
 LC 
17Hooded CapuchinCaí de las YungasSapajus cayNot listed5IV
 LC 
18Black-capped Squirrel MonkeyMono Ardilla BolivianoSaimiri boliviensisNative21VI
 LC 
19Guianan Squirrel MonkeyMono Ardilla ComúnMacaco-de-cheiroSaimiri sciureusNot listed1II
 LC 
20PitheciidaeMadidi TitiTití de MadidiPlecturocebus aureipalatiiNative2III
 LC 
21White-eared TitiSahuíZogue-zoguePlecturocebus donacophilusNot listed4III
 LC 
22Rio Beni TitiTití del Río BeniPlecturocebus modestusNot listed1II
 EN 
23RodentiaCaviidaeLowland Yellow-toothed CavyCuis ComúnGalea leucoblepharaNot listed1II
 LC 
24Greater CapybaraCarpinchoCapivaraHydrochoerus hydrochaerisNative33VI
 LC 
25CuniculidaeLowland PacaPacaCuniculus pacaNot listed3III
 LC 
26DasyproctidaeAzara´s AgoutiAgutí BayoCutia-de-azaraDasyprocta azaraeNot listed1II
 DD 
27Brown AgoutiAgutí RojizoDasyprocta variegataNative8IV
 DD 
28ChinchillidaeCommon Mountain ViscachaChinchillónLagidium viscaciaNot listed3III
 LC 
29EchimyidaeBolivian Bamboo RatRata del BambúDactylomys boliviensisNot listed1II
 LC 
30SciuridaeBolivian SquirrelArdilla RojaSciurus ignitusNot listed6IV
 LC 
31Southern Amazon Red SquirrelArdilla Roja Amazónica SureñaSciurus spadiceusNative3III
 LC 
32ChiropteraPhyllostomidaeSeba´s Short-tailed BatMorcego-de-cauda-curtaCarollia perspicillataNative1II
 LC 
33White-lined Broad-nosed BatFalso Vampiro ListadoPlatyrrhinus lineatusNative1II
 LC 
34Quechuan Broad-nosed BatMurciélago De Listas De MasuPlatyrrhinus masuNot listed1II
 LC 
35CarnivoraMustelidaeTayraHurón MayorEira barbaraNot listed1II
 LC 
36Neotropical OtterLobito de RíoLontra longicaudisNative2III
 NT 
37Giant OtterLobito GargantillaPteronura brasiliensisNot listed2III
 EN 
38ProcyonidaeSouth American CoatiCoatíQuatiNasua nasuaNative6IV
 LC 
39KinkajouMartuchaJuparáPotos flavusNative4III
 LC 
40Crab-eating RaccoonAguará PopéProcyon cancrivorusNot listed2III
 LC 
41CanidaeCrab-eating FoxZorro de MonteCerdocyon thousNot listed4III
 LC 
42Maned WolfAguará GuazúLobo-guaráChrysocyon brachyurusNative1II
 NT 
43CulpeoZorro ColoradoLycalopex culpaeusNot listed2III
 LC 
44Pampas FoxZorro Gris PampeanoGraxaim-do-campoLycalopex gymnocercaNative1II
 LC 
45FelidaeOcelotOceloteLeopardus pardalisNot listed1II
 LC 
46PumaPumaPuma concolorNative5IV
 LC 
47JaguarYaguaretéPanthera oncaNative3III
 NT 
48PerissodactylaTapiridaeLowland TapirTapir AntaAnta-brasileiraTapirus terrestrisNot listed3III
 VU 
49ArtiodactylaCervidaeCommon Red BrocketCorzuela ColoradaMazama americanaNot listed6IV
 DD 
50Pampas DeerVenado de las PampasVeado-campeiroOzotoceros bezoarticusNot listed1II
 NT 
51Common Brown BrocketCorzuela PardaVeado-catingueiroSubulo gouazoubiraNot listed1II
 LC 
52TayassuidaeCollared PeccaryPecarí de CollarDicotyles tajacuNot listed2III
 LC 
53CamelidaeGuanacoGuanacoLama guanicoeNot listed1II
 LC 
54VicuñaVicuñaVicunhaLama vicugnaNot listed6IV
 LC 
55IniidaeBolivian River DolphinDelfín BolivianoInia boliviensisNative19VI
 NA 
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