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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
1CingulataChlamyphoridaeSix-banded ArmadilloGualacateEuphractus sexcinctusNative
 LC 
2DasypodidaeNine-banded ArmadilloMulita GrandeTatu-galinhaDasypus novemcinctusNative
 LC 
3PilosaMyrmecophagidaeGiant AnteaterOso Hormiguero GiganteMyrmecophaga tridactylaNative
 VU 
4Southern TamanduaOso MieleroTamandua tetradactylaNative
 LC 
5PrimatesAtelidaeBlack-and-gold HowlerMono AulladorBugio-pretoAlouatta carayaNative
 NT 
6CallitrichidaeBlack-tailed MarmosetMico melanurusNative
 NT 
7CebidaeHooded CapuchinCaí de las YungasSapajus cayNative
 LC 
8Black-horned CapuchinMono CaíMacaco-pregoSapajus nigritusNative
 NT 
9LagomorphaLeporidaeCommon TapetiTapetíSylvilagus brasiliensisNative
 EN 
10RodentiaCaviidaeBrazilian Guinea PigCuis GrandeCavia apereaNative
 LC 
11Greater CapybaraCarpinchoCapivaraHydrochoerus hydrochaerisNative
 LC 
12DasyproctidaeAzara´s AgoutiAgutí BayoCutia-de-azaraDasyprocta azaraeNative
 DD 
13ErethizontidaeAmazonian Long-tailed PorcupineCoendou longicaudatusNative
 NA 
14SciuridaeGuianan SquirrelArdilla GrisCaxinguelêSciurus aestuansNative
 LC 
15Southern Amazon Red SquirrelArdilla Roja Amazónica SureñaSciurus spadiceusNative
 LC 
16ChiropteraEmballonuridaeProboscis BatRhynchonycteris nasoNative
 LC 
17NoctilionidaeGreater Bulldog BatMurcielago PescadorNoctilio leporinusNative
 LC 
18CarnivoraMustelidaeTayraHurón MayorEira barbaraNative
 LC 
19Neotropical OtterLobito de RíoLontra longicaudisNative
 NT 
20Giant OtterLobito GargantillaPteronura brasiliensisNative
 EN 
21ProcyonidaeSouth American CoatiCoatíQuatiNasua nasuaNative
 LC 
22Crab-eating RaccoonAguará PopéProcyon cancrivorusNative
 LC 
23CanidaeCrab-eating FoxZorro de MonteCerdocyon thousNative
 LC 
24Maned WolfAguará GuazúLobo-guaráChrysocyon brachyurusNative
 NT 
25FelidaeOcelotOceloteLeopardus pardalisNative
 LC 
26JaguarYaguaretéPanthera oncaNative
 NT 
27PerissodactylaTapiridaeLowland TapirTapir AntaAnta-brasileiraTapirus terrestrisNative
 VU 
28ArtiodactylaCervidaeMarsh DeerCiervo de los PantanosCervo-do-pantanalBlastocerus dichotomusNative
 VU 
29Common Red BrocketCorzuela ColoradaMazama americanaNative
 DD 
30Pampas DeerVenado de las PampasVeado-campeiroOzotoceros bezoarticusNative
 NT 
31Common Brown BrocketCorzuela PardaVeado-catingueiroSubulo gouazoubiraNative
 LC 
32SuidaeEurasian Wild PigJabalíJavaliSus scrofaNative
 LC 
33TayassuidaeCollared PeccaryPecarí de CollarDicotyles tajacuNative
 LC 
34White-lipped PeccaryPecarí LabiadoTayassu pecariNative
 VU 
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