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Aruba

General Information

Aruba is an island located in the Caribbean Sea, to the north of the coast of Venezuela, and is part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The island has a surface area of approximately 193 square kilometers and a population of around 100,000 inhabitants. The capital and largest city of the island is Oranjestad, which is located on the southwest coast. Aruba is characterized by its arid climate and flat terrain, with some low hills in the center of the island. The coast of Aruba is known for its white sand beaches and crystal-clear waters, making it a popular destination for tourists looking to enjoy the sun and sea.

The island of Aruba is located in a strategic position, near the coast of Venezuela and about 29 kilometers north of the Paraguaná peninsula. The island is accessible by air, with an international airport that receives flights from all over the world. It is also possible to reach Aruba by sea, as the island has a port that receives cruise ships and cargo ships. Once on the island, it is possible to move around by car, taxi, or bus, as the road network is quite developed. The city of Oranjestad is the hub of the island, and from there it is possible to access the different beaches and tourist attractions.

The geography of Aruba is quite varied, with a rocky coast in the north and white sand beaches in the south. The island also has a series of sand dunes and some dry forests, which are home to a variety of flora and fauna. The climate of Aruba is warm and dry throughout the year, with an average temperature of around 28 degrees Celsius. The best time to visit Aruba is during the dry season, which runs from October to June, as during the rainy season, which runs from July to September, the island can experience some rain and storms.

In terms of infrastructure, Aruba has a range of services and facilities for tourists, including hotels, restaurants, and shops. The island also has a number of diving and snorkeling centers, which offer excursions to the coral reefs and other underwater attractions. The city of Oranjestad is the commercial center of the island, and has a range of shops and markets where local products and souvenirs can be found. In general, Aruba is a very popular tourist destination, known for its warm climate, beautiful beaches, and rich culture.

The island of Aruba also has a number of protected areas, which are home to a variety of flora and fauna. The island is a popular destination for nature lovers, who can enjoy activities such as diving, snorkeling, and hiking. The island also has a number of routes and trails that allow visitors to explore the geography and nature of the island. In general, Aruba is a very complete tourist destination, offering a range of activities and attractions for all tastes and ages.

Aruba is a tourist destination that offers a wide range of options for visitors, from beautiful beaches to protected areas and hiking trails. The island has a well-developed tourist infrastructure, with a range of services and facilities for visitors. The city of Oranjestad is the hub of the island, and from there it is possible to access the different beaches and tourist attractions. In general, Aruba is a very popular tourist destination, known for its warm climate, beautiful beaches, and rich culture.



Compilation and publication: EcoRegistros – 24/07/2026


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  Order Family English Common Name Spanish Common Name Portuguese Common Name Scientific Name Belonging Conservation status Notes
1AmphinomidaAmphinomidaeHermodice carunculataNative
  
2DiadematoidaDiadematidaeErizo DiademaDiadema antillarumNative
  
3OphiacanthidaOphiodermatidaeOphioderma appressaNative
  
4AnguilliformesOphichthidaeGoldspotted EelMurucutuca-oceladaMyrichthys ocellatusNative
  
5BeryciformesHolocentridaeSquirrelfishOlho-de-cãoHolocentrus adscensionisNative
  
6PerciformesCarangidaePámpano PalometaTrachinotus falcatusNative
  
7HaemulidaeHaemulon aurolineatumNot listed
  
8Haemulon flavolineatumNot listed
  
9Haemulon sciurusNot listed
  
10LabridaeHalichoeres bivittatusNot listed
  
11Puddingwife WrasseHalichoeres radiatusNative
  
12Thalassoma bifasciatumNot listed
  
13LutjanidaeSchoolmaster SnapperLutjanus apodusNative
  
14Ocyurus chrysurusNot listed
  
15PomacanthidaePomacanthus paruNative
  
16PomacentridaeSargentoCastanheta-das-rochasAbudefduf saxatilisNot listed
  
17Jaqueta BonitaStegastes leucostictusNot listed
  
18ScaridaeLoro ListadoScarus iseriNot listed
  
19Redfin ParrotfishGudiãoSparisoma rubripinneNative
  
20ScorpaeniformesScorpaenidaeScorpaenidae sp.Native
  
21TetraodontiformesOstraciidaeLactophrys triqueterNot listed
  
22SquamataIguanidaeIguana VerdeIguana iguanaNative
  
23PhyllodactylidaeAmerafrican House GeckoGeko Centro-AfricanoHemidactylus mabouiaExotic
  
24TeiidaeAruban WhiptailCnemidophorus arubensisNative
  
25TestudinesEmydidaeRed-eared SliderTortuga De Orejas RojasTartaruga-de-orelha-vermelhaTrachemys scriptaNative
  
26AnseriformesAnatidaeBlack-bellied Whistling DuckSirirí Vientre NegroMarreca-caboclaDendrocygna autumnalisNative
 LC 
27Blue-winged TealPato Media LunaMarreca-de-asa-azulSpatula discorsNative
 LC 
28White-cheeked PintailPato GargantillaMarreca-toicinhoAnas bahamensisNative
 LC 
29ColumbiformesColumbidaeCommon Ground DoveRolitaRolinha-cinzentaColumbina passerinaNative
 LC 
30Eared DoveTorcaza ComúnAvoanteZenaida auriculataNative
 LC 
31Bare-eyed PigeonPatagioenas corensisNative
 LC 
32Rock DovePaloma DomésticaPombo-domésticoColumba liviaExotic
 LC 
33GruiformesRallidaeCommon GallinulePollona NegraGalinha-d’águaGallinula galeataNative
 LC 
34American CootFocha AmericanaFulica americanaNative
 LC 
35Purple GallinulePollona AzulFrango-d´água-azulPorphyrio martinicaNative
 LC 
36CharadriiformesRecurvirostridaeBlack-necked StiltTero RealPernilongo-de-costas-negrasHimantopus mexicanusNative
  
37HaematopodidaeAmerican OystercatcherOstrero ComúnPiru-piruHaematopus palliatusNative
 LC 
38CharadriidaeGrey PloverChorlo ÁrticoBatuiruçu-de-axila-pretaPluvialis squatarolaNative
 VU 
39KilldeerFraileCharadrius vociferusNative
 NT 
40ScolopacidaeSpotted SandpiperPlayerito ManchadoMaçarico-pintadoActitis maculariusNative
 LC 
41Lesser YellowlegsPitotoy ChicoMaçarico-de-perna-amarelaTringa flavipesNative
 VU 
42Greater YellowlegsPitotoy GrandeMaçarico-grande-de-perna-amarelaTringa melanoleucaNative
 NT 
43Ruddy TurnstoneVuelvepiedrasVira-pedrasArenaria interpresNative
 NT 
44SanderlingPlayerito BlancoMaçarico-brancoCalidris albaNative
 LC 
45LaridaeBlack SkimmerRayadorTalha-marRynchops nigerNative
 LC 
46Sandwich TernGaviotín Pico AmarilloTrinta-réis-de-bandoThalasseus sandvicensisNative
  
47Royal TernGaviotín RealTrinta-réis-realThalasseus maximusNative
 LC 
48Laughing GullGaviota Reidora AmericanaGaivota-alegreLeucophaeus atricillaNative
 LC 
49SuliformesFregatidaeMagnificent FrigatebirdAve FragataFragataFregata magnificensNative
 LC 
50PhalacrocoracidaeNeotropic CormorantBiguáBiguáNannopterum brasilianumNative
 LC 
51PelecaniformesThreskiornithidaeGlossy IbisIbis CastañaPlegadis falcinellusNative
 LC 
52Roseate SpoonbillEspátula RosadaColhereiroPlatalea ajajaNative
 LC 
53PelecanidaeBrown PelicanPelícano PardoPelicano-pardoPelecanus occidentalisNative
 LC 
54ArdeidaeLittle Blue HeronGarza AzulGarça-azulEgretta caeruleaNative
 LC 
55Tricolored HeronGarceta TricolorGarça-tricolorEgretta tricolorNative
 LC 
56Snowy EgretGarcita BlancaGarça-branca-pequenaEgretta thulaNative
 LC 
57Striated HeronGarcita AzuladaSocozinhoButorides striataNative
 LC 
58Great EgretGarza BlancaGarça-branca-grandeArdea albaNative
 LC 
59ApodiformesTrochilidaeBlue-tailed EmeraldEsmeralda ColiazulEsmeralda-de-cauda-azulChlorostilbon mellisugusNative
 LC 
60AccipitriformesPandionidaeOspreyÁguila PescadoraÁguia-pescadoraPandion haliaetusNative
 LC 
61PsittaciformesPsittacidaeBrown-throated ParakeetLorito Cara SuciaPeriquito-de-bochecha-pardaEupsittula pertinaxNative
 LC 
62PasseriformesTyrannidaeGrey KingbirdPitirreSuiriri-cinzaTyrannus dominicensisNative
 LC 
63Northern Scrub FlycatcherMatorralero NorteñoSublegatus arenarumNative
 LC 
64HirundinidaeBarn SwallowGolondrina TijeritaAndorinha-de-bandoHirundo rusticaNative
 LC 
65MimidaeTropical MockingbirdCenzontle TropicalSabiá-da-praiaMimus gilvusNative
 LC 
66PasseridaeHouse SparrowGorrión ComúnPardalPasser domesticusNot listed
  
67IcteridaeVenezuelan TroupialTurpial GuajiroSofrêIcterus icterusNative
 LC 
68Carib GrackleTordito NegroIraúna-do-norteQuiscalus lugubrisNative
 LC 
69ParulidaeMangrove WarblerReinita de ManglarMariquita-amarelaSetophaga petechiaNative
 LC 
70ThraupidaeBananaquitMieleroCambacicaCoereba flaveolaNative
 LC 
71Black-faced GrassquitSemillerito BicolorMelanospiza bicolorNative
 LC 
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