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Mammals 99 - Systematic Listing

(98 speciess + 1 form with special treatment that are not is considered at the species level)

Number of records: 203

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Brazil

General Information

Brazil is located in the central-east of South America, being the largest and most populous country on the continent. It is bounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and shares borders with all countries in South America, except Chile and Ecuador. Its geographical position is unique, as it covers a large part of the South American territory, from the Amazon rainforest in the north to the pampas in the south. Brazil is a federal country, divided into 26 states and over 5,500 municipalities, which reflects its great geographical and cultural diversity.

As for how to get to Brazil, there are several transportation options. The country has a network of well-connected international airports, with the main ones being São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport and Rio de Janeiro-Galeão International Airport. Additionally, Brazil has an extensive network of highways and roads that connect the main cities and regions of the country. The cities of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro are the main transportation hubs, and from there you can take flights, buses, or cars to reach other parts of the country. It is essential to note that, depending on the region and time of year, some roads and highways may be closed or difficult to access due to adverse weather conditions.

Brazil is a country with a great diversity of natural environments and landscapes. The Amazon rainforest, which covers a large part of the north of the country, is one of the richest and most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet. In the south, the pampas and fields offer a more open and rolling landscape. The Brazilian coast, which stretches for over 7,000 kilometers, offers a wide variety of beaches, bays, and cliffs. In the interior of the country, there are mountains, plateaus, and valleys, which offer a more rugged and diverse landscape. The vegetation in Brazil is also very varied, from the dense tropical rainforest to the grasslands and savannas. The climate in Brazil is tropical in most of the country, with warm temperatures and high humidity levels throughout the year.

In terms of logistics for visiting and exploring Brazil, it is essential to consider that the country is very large and diverse, and each region has its own characteristics and challenges. In general, the larger and more touristy cities, such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, offer good infrastructure for visitors, with hotels, restaurants, and transportation services. However, in more remote and rural areas, the infrastructure may be more limited, and it is essential to plan ahead and be prepared for more basic conditions. It is recommended to research and plan ahead, especially if you plan to visit more remote areas or during the rainy season. Additionally, it is essential to respect local norms and regulations, especially in protected areas and national parks.

In summary, Brazil is a country with great geographical and cultural diversity, offering a wide variety of landscapes and natural environments. With good planning and preparation, it is possible to explore and enjoy the beauty and richness of this country, from the Amazon rainforest to the beaches and mountains of the south.



Compilation and publication: EcoRegistros – 18/07/2026











  Order Family English Common Name Spanish Common Name Portuguese Common Name Scientific Name Belonging Conservation status Notes
1DidelphimorphiaDidelphidaeWhite-bellied Slender OpossumCuícaMarmosops noctivagusNative
  
2Brown-eared Woolly OpossumCuica LanosaCaluromys lanatusNative
 LC 
3Brazilian White-eared OpossumComadreja OveraGambá-de-orelha-brancaDidelphis albiventrisNative
 LC 
4Southern Black-eared OpossumComadreja GrandeSaruêDidelphis auritaNative
 LC 
5Northern Black-eared OpossumZarigüeya ComúnDidelphis marsupialisNative
 LC 
6Gray Four-eyed OpossumComadreja de Cuatro OjosPhilander opossumNative
 LC 
7Southern Four-eyed OpossumComadreja De Cuatro Ojos BrasileraCuíca-de-quatro-olhosPhilander quicaNative
 LC 
8Southeastern Woolly Mouse OpossumMarmosa paraguayanaNative
 LC 
9Pinheiro´s Slender OpossumCuícaMarmosops pinheiroiNative
 LC 
10CingulataChlamyphoridaeSix-banded ArmadilloGualacateEuphractus sexcinctusNative
 LC 
11DasypodidaeNine-banded ArmadilloMulita GrandeTatu-galinhaDasypus novemcinctusNative
 LC 
12PilosaBradypodidaePale-throated Three-toed SlothPreguiça-de-bentinhoBradypus tridactylusNative
  
13Northern Maned Three-toed SlothPerezoso de CollarPreguiça-de-coleiraBradypus torquatusNative
 VU 
14Brown-throated Three-toed SlothPerezoso de Tres DedosPreguiça-comum (ref.: Sibbr - Sistema De InformaçõBradypus variegatusNative
 LC 
15CholoepodidaeLinnaeus´s Two-toed SlothPreguiça-realCholoepus didactylusNative
 LC 
16Hoffmann´s Two-toed SlothPerezoso Didáctilo de HoffmannPreguiça-de-hoffmannCholoepus hoffmanniNative
 LC 
17MyrmecophagidaeGiant AnteaterOso Hormiguero GiganteMyrmecophaga tridactylaNative
 VU 
18Southern TamanduaOso MieleroTamandua tetradactylaNative
 LC 
19SireniaTrichechidaeWest Indian ManateeManatí del CaribePeixe-boi-das-antilhasTrichechus manatusNot listed
 VU 
20PrimatesAotidaeBlack-headed Night MonkeyMacaco-da-noiteAotus nigricepsNative
 LC 
21AtelidaeSouthern MuriquiMuriqui-do-sulBrachyteles arachnoidesNative
  
22Black-and-gold HowlerMono AulladorBugio-pretoAlouatta carayaNative
 NT 
23Brown HowlerMono Aullador RojoAlouatta guaribaNative
 VU 
24Common Woolly MonkeyChurucoLagothrix lagothrichaNative
 VU 
25CallitrichidaePied TamarinSauim-de-coleiraSaguinus bicolorNative
  
26Common MarmosetMono Tití ComúnSagui-de-tufos-brancosCallithrix jacchusNative
 LC 
27Wied´s MarmosetSagui-de-wiedCallithrix kuhliiNative
 VU 
28Black-tufted-ear MarmosetTití de Pincel NegroSagüi-de-tufos-pretosCallithrix penicillataNative
 LC 
29Southern Pygmy MarmosetMico-leãozinhoCebuella niveiventrisNative
 VU 
30Silvery MarmosetSagui-brancoMico argentatusNative
 LC 
31Spix´s Saddle-back TamarinSagui-de-cara-sujaLeontocebus fuscicollisNative
 LC 
32Black-chinned Emperor TamarinSagui-imperadorTamarinus imperatorNative
 LC 
33Midas TamarinTamarino MidasSagui-de-mãos-douradasSaguinus midasNative
 LC 
34Spix´s Mustached TamarinSagui-de-bigodeTamarinus mystaxNative
 LC 
35Weddell´s Saddle-back TamarinPichico ComúnLeontocebus weddelliNative
 LC 
36CebidaeBrown CapuchinMono MaiceroSapajus apellaNative
 LC 
37Hooded CapuchinCaí de las YungasSapajus cayNative
 LC 
38Bearded CapuchinSapajus libidinosusNative
 NT 
39Black-horned CapuchinMono CaíMacaco-pregoSapajus nigritusNative
 NT 
40Guianan Squirrel MonkeyMono Ardilla ComúnMacaco-de-cheiroSaimiri sciureusNative
 LC 
41Golden-backed Squirrel MonkeyMacaco-de-cheiroSaimiri ustusNative
 NT 
42PitheciidaeChestnut-bellied TitiZogue-zoguePlecturocebus caligatusNative
  
43Coppery TitiTití CobrizoZogue-zoguePlecturocebus cupreusNative
 LC 
44Red-bellied TitiZogue-zoguePlecturocebus molochNative
 LC 
45Red-nosed Bearded SakiSakí de Nariz BlancaChiropotes albinasusNative
 VU 
46Golden-faced SakiParauacuPithecia chrysocephalaNative
 LC 
47LagomorphaLeporidaeEuropean HareLiebre EuropeaLebre-comumLepus europaeusExotic
 LC 
48RodentiaCaviidaeBrazilian Guinea PigCuis GrandeCavia apereaNative
 LC 
49Greater CapybaraCarpinchoCapivaraHydrochoerus hydrochaerisNative
 LC 
50Rock CavyMocóMocóKerodon rupestrisNative
 LC 
51CuniculidaeLowland PacaPacaCuniculus pacaNative
 LC 
52DasyproctidaeAzara´s AgoutiAgutí BayoCutia-de-azaraDasyprocta azaraeNative
 DD 
53Black AgoutiDasyprocta fuliginosaNative
 LC 
54ErethizontidaeParaguayan Hairy Dwarf PorcupineCoendú ChicoOuriço-cacheiroCoendou spinosusNative
 LC 
55EchimyidaeCayenne Spiny RatRato-de-espinhoProechimys guyannensisNative
  
56Sao Lourenço PunarePunaré-de-são-lourençoThrichomys laurentiusNative
  
57Long-tailed Armored Tree-ratMakalata macruraNative
 LC 
58Ferreira´s Spiny Tree-ratRato-de-espinhoMesomys hispidusNative
 LC 
59Robert´s Spiny-ratRato-de-espinhoProechimys robertiNative
 LC 
60Simons´s Spiny-ratProechimys simonsiNative
 LC 
61SciuridaeCaxinguelêSciurus brasiliensisNative
  
62Guianan SquirrelArdilla GrisCaxinguelêSciurus aestuansNative
 LC 
63CricetidaeRhipidomys sp.Native
  
64Cursorial Grass MouseRato-do-chãoAkodon cursorNative
 LC 
65Montane Grass MouseRatón SelváticoRato-do-chãoAkodon montensisNative
 LC 
66Cerrado Climbing RatRato-da-árvoreRhipidomys macrurusNative
 LC 
67ChiropteraEmballonuridaeLesser Dog-like BatPeropteryx macrotisNative
 LC 
68Proboscis BatRhynchonycteris nasoNative
 LC 
69Greater Sac-winged BatMurciélago de Líneas BlancasSaccopteryx bilineataNative
 LC 
70FuripteridaeFuripterus horrensNative
  
71PhyllostomidaeBen Keith´s Short-tailed BatCarollia benkeithiNative
 LC 
72Seba´s Short-tailed BatMorcego-de-cauda-curtaCarollia perspicillataNative
 LC 
73Common Vampire BatVampiro de AzaraDesmodus rotundusNative
 LC 
74Hairy-legged Vampire BatDiphylla ecaudataNative
 LC 
75Pallas´s Long-tongued BatMurciélago Picaflor CastañoGlossophaga soricinaNative
 LC 
76Fringe-lipped BatTrachops cirrhosusNative
 LC 
77Greater Spear-nosed BatMurciélago de Nariz LanceoladaPhyllostomus hastatusNative
 LC 
78Woolly False Vampire BatFalso Vampiro OrejónChrotopterus auritusNative
 LC 
79Great Fruit-eating BatMurcielago Cara ListadaArtibeus lituratusNative
 LC 
80White-lined Broad-nosed BatFalso Vampiro ListadoPlatyrrhinus lineatusNative
 LC 
81MolossidaeCommon Black Mastiff BatMurciélago Mastín NegroMolossus rufusNative
 LC 
82CarnivoraMustelidaeTayraHurón MayorEira barbaraNative
 LC 
83ProcyonidaeEastern Lowland OlingoOlingoBassaricyon alleniNative
 LC 
84South American CoatiCoatíQuatiNasua nasuaNative
 LC 
85Crab-eating RaccoonAguará PopéProcyon cancrivorusNative
 LC 
86CanidaeCrab-eating FoxZorro de MonteCerdocyon thousNative
 LC 
87Maned WolfAguará GuazúLobo-guaráChrysocyon brachyurusNative
 NT 
88FelidaeOcelotOceloteLeopardus pardalisNative
 LC 
89MargayTigrilloLeopardus wiediiNative
 NT 
90JaguarYaguaretéPanthera oncaNative
 NT 
91PerissodactylaTapiridaeLowland TapirTapir AntaAnta-brasileiraTapirus terrestrisNative
 VU 
92ArtiodactylaCervidaeAmazonian Brown BrocketVeado-roxoPassalites nemorivagusNative
  
93Marsh DeerCiervo de los PantanosCervo-do-pantanalBlastocerus dichotomusNative
 VU 
94Common Red BrocketCorzuela ColoradaMazama americanaNative
 DD 
95Pampas DeerVenado de las PampasVeado-campeiroOzotoceros bezoarticusNative
 NT 
96Common Brown BrocketCorzuela PardaVeado-catingueiroSubulo gouazoubiraNative
 LC 
97TayassuidaeWhite-lipped PeccaryPecarí LabiadoTayassu pecariNative
 VU 
98DelphinidaeTucuxiTucuxiSotalia fluviatilisNative
 EN 
99IniidaeAmazon River DolphinDelfín RosadoBoto-cor-de-rosaInia geoffrensisNative
 EN 
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