Below you can find a complete list of Guyanan animals. We currently track 231 animals in Guyana and are adding more every day!
The tropical rainforests, savannas, and coastal plains of Guyana are home to various types of animals. Some of the most unique wildlife native to this South American country include the jaguar, black caiman, cane toad, giant armadillo, jabiru stork, capuchin monkey, and leatherback turtle.
This country has 225 mammal species, 800 species of birds, 176 reptile species, 148 amphibian species, and 2,000 plus species of fish!
The Official National Animal of Guyana
The jaguar is the national animal of Guyana. The strength and courage of this native big cat make it the perfect symbol to the small country. Guyana’s coat of arms features two jaguars.
Where to Find the Top Wild Animals in Guyana
A lot of the most unique animals local to Guyana live in rainforest habitats. Listed are some popular places to find the top animals in Guyana.
- Jaguar – These big cats live in a dense rainforest habitat. They can be seen in Guyana Botanical Gardens in Georgetown.
- Capuchin Monkey – This animal also called the wedge-capped capuchin monkey lives in a wet lowland forest habitat. They receive protection and shelter in Iwokrama Forest Reserve.
- White-Throated Toucan – These colorful birds live in the tropical rainforest. Many of them inhabit the Iwokrama Forest Reserve.
- Giant Otter – These mammals live in freshwater rivers as well as streams. A giant otter lives in the Guyana Botanical Gardens and Zoo. They also live in the Iwokrama Forest Reserve.
- Emerald Tree Boa – These snakes have a tropical rainforest habitat in Guyana. This bright green snake can be seen in Guyana Botanical Gardens and Zoo.
- Tapir – This unique animal lives in a dense forest and swampy habitat. They also live in the protected environment of Guyana Botanical Gardens and Zoo.
Birds in Guyana
Guyana is prominent for its extensive rainforests, covering around 80 percent of the country, the perfect environment for multitudes of eccentric bird species. Birding in the country is highly accessible and promoted through charters and guides. Out of the 800 species living in Guyana, over 70 are considered endemic to the Guiana Shield of northeast South America. Some quite unique endemics include:
- Guianan Cock-of-the-Rock
- Blood-colored Woodpecker
- Guianan Toucanet
- Northern Red-shouldered Macaw
Habitats vary throughout the country, giving rise to dozens of areas great for bird watching. From the capital on the coastline to the inland savannahs, avifauna exists almost everywhere within Guyana. Some of the best places to bird watch are:
- Georgetown Botanical Gardens – White-bellied Piculet, Red-and-green Macaw, Yellow-headed Caracara
- Mahaiva River – Point-tailed Palmcreeper, Tropical Kingbird, Green-rumped Parrotlet, Boat-billed Heron
- Abary River – Bicolored Conebill, Greater Yellowlegs, Yellow-crowned Night-Heron, Guianan Gnatcatcher
Mentioned are only a few of the species found in these magnificent places. Visitors are most likely to get the best bird watching experiences when participating in guided tours or when accompanied by a local.
Fish in Guyana
Guyana translates to “land of many waters,” and rightfully so. The country is situated north of the Amazon River, adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean, and east of the Orinoco River with the Essequibo River running through its centre. Throughout the river of the country, over 2,000 fish species reside. Relatively underrated for tourism, Guyana is a popular destination for fishermen looking for large river-dwelling fish, such as:
- Arapaima – Air-breathing, freshwater fish that can reach up to 9 feet in length!
- Yellow Butterfly Peacock Bass – Known for putting up a good fight!
- Himara – Reach over 40 lb!
- Black Piranhas – High cost on the market at around $650 per fish!
Many more valuable species roam the waters, including off the coastline in the Atlantic Ocean. Ocean-dwelling catfish can grow to astonishing sizes. Tarpon are also a popular catch but Guyana is especially down for its hauls of seabob shrimp and its exportation.
Snakes in Guyana
Rainforests prove impeccable sites for seeing colourful, vibrant plants and animals. Some of the most brilliantly pigmented animals are reptiles, specifically snakes. Guyana is home to truly remarkable snake species, both venomous and non-venomous. Of the 97 species in the country, most are found within the rainforests, some in savannahs, and others even in urban areas. Below are habitats and snakes found within:
Rainforest
- Emerald Tree Boa
- Rainbow Boa
- Salipenter
- Bushmaster
- Green Anaconda (largest snake in the world!)
Savannah
Tropical Lowlands
- Labaria
- Water Cobra
Various other snake species live in the forests, trees, shrubs, and wetlands of the area. Eight venomous species do pose a threat to humans but many are not aggressive snakes, only lashing out when provoked. However, it is important to remain aware of surroundings and understand proper protocol for any kind of snake bite.
The Most Dangerous Animals in Guyana Today
Like other countries, some Guyana holds wildlife that is mostly passive while some animals may pose threats to humans. The most dangerous animals in Guyana include:
- Piranha – Piranhas are large fish best known for their sharp teeth and carnivorous diet. A person who ventures into a river where piranha lives is at risk of injury. These fish can easily mistake a person’s hands or feet for small fish or other lively prey. The real threat comes when a school of piranha begins to surround a person who has fallen into the water! They are very persistent when going after prey. The person is likely to need a lot of stitches. There are an estimated 200 piranha attacks each year.
- Black Caiman – These reptiles are similar in appearance to American crocodiles. Adult caimans are usually 13 feet but can grow as long as 16.5 feet in adulthood. They have sharp teeth and are fast on both land and in the water. Black caimans live in slow-moving rivers and can become aggressive if a human invades their territory. Since 2000, there have been a recorded 80 humans attacked by caimans.
- Giant Otter – It may seem like an otter doesn’t belong on this type of list, but these animals can be very aggressive. They can be five and a half feet long and weigh 70 pounds. They use their very sharp teeth to tear into fish, water snakes, crustaceans, and other prey. A human who gets too close to this otter’s den is risking an aggressive response from this animal. As a note, this animal’s conservation status is endangered with a decreasing population. Unless more protections are put into place, this animal is at risk of becoming extinct.
- Jaguar – The national animal of Guyana is also one of the most dangerous in this country. This animal is the biggest cat in South America. Adults can measure 6 feet long and weigh up to 250 pounds. These big cats are pure muscle and have incredibly strong jaws. Fortunately, they remain hidden most of the time and only show aggression if they feel their cubs are in danger.
Zoos in Guyana
Existing since 1895 as a botanical garden, the Guyana Zoo in Georgetown officially became a zoological garden in 1952. The Guyana Zoo partners with the Calgary Zoo as its “sister zoo.” Some of the most popular animals on exhibit include manatees and harpy eagles. Endemic and endangered species of the country take priority within the zoo as well, aiming to aid in conservation efforts and further protection of the animals so unique and special to Guyana and surrounding areas.
Endangered Animals in Guyana
Unfortunately, there are some types of animals living in Guyana that are now Endangered. Not surprisingly, if animals that are considered Endangered don’t get the protection they need, they are at risk of becoming extinct. Habitat loss and the illegal pet trade are two main reasons for the decreasing population of some wildlife in Guyana. Some of this country’s Endangered animals include:
- Giant Otter
- Giant Armadillo (Vulnerable)
- Hoary-Throated Spinetail (Critically Endangered)
- MacConnell’s Bush Toad (Vulnerable)
- Sun Parakeet
Guyanese Animals
Amazon Parrot
These parrots can be trained to be "talking birds" that mimic human speech
Amazon Tree Boa
Amazon tree boas come in a rainbow of colors.
Amazonian Royal Flycatcher
They use their bright royal-looking crests during mating season
Anaconda
They are the heaviest snake in the world
Anhinga
Their name means snake bird
Ant
First evolved 100 million years ago!
Anteater
Found throughout the Southern Hemisphere!
Arapaima
One of the largest freshwater fish
Armadillo
Can curl into a hard, protective ball!
Armyworm
They are so named because they "march" in armies of worms from one crop to another in search of food
Barb
There are over 1768 known species!
Barn Owl
Found everywhere around the world!
Barn Swallow
Older offspring help care for new hatchlings.
Bat
Detects prey using echolocation!
Bear
There are 8 different species!
Bed Bugs
Bed bugs feed for 4-12 minutes.
Bee
Rock paintings of bees date back 15,000 years
Beetle
There are more than 350,000 different species
Bird
Not all birds are able to fly!
Biscuit Beetle
The biscuit beetle form a symbiotic relationship with yeast
Black Widow Spider
They typically prey on insects!
Blue Tanager (Blue-Grey Tanager)
They travel and forage in pairs or groups
Brazilian Treehopper
“Mild-Mannered Minimonsters”
Brown Dog Tick
Can live its entire life indoors
Butterfly
There are thought to be up 17,500 species!
Caecilian
Some species' babies use their hooked or scraper-like teeth to peel off and eat their mother's skin
Caiman
Can grow to up 6 meters long!
Camel Cricket
The camel crickets that are found in the USA are light brown in color. They also have dark streaks all over their body.
Capybara
Excellent at both diving and swimming
Carpenter Ant
Carpenter ants can lift up to seven times their own weight with their teeth!
Cat
First domesticated by the Ancient Egyptians!
Caterpillar
The larvae of a moth or butterfly!
Catfish
There are nearly 3,000 different species!
Centipede
There are about 3,000 documented species!
Chicken
First domesticated more than 10,000 years ago!
Cichlid
There are more than 2 000 known species!
Coati
Found in dense forests and wet jungles!
Cockroach
Dated to be around 300 million years old!
Codling Moth
Pupae are able to undergo diapause to survive poor fruit yield years and winter.
Collared Peccary
Form bands of up to 12 individuals!
Common Furniture Beetle
The common furniture beetle feeds exclusively on wood
Common House Spider
House spiders have the ability to eat most insects in a home.
Coral Snake
There are over 80 species of coral snake worldwide.
Cow
There are nearly 1.5 million worldwide!
Crab
There are 93 different crab groups
Crab Spider
Crab Spiders can mimic ants or bird droppings
Cricket
Male crickets can produce sounds by rubbing their wings together
Crocodile
Have changed little in 200 million years!
Crow
A group of these birds is called a Murder.
Discus
One of the only schooling Cichlids!
Dog
First domesticated in South-East Asia!
Dog Tick
Dog ticks feed on dogs and other mammals
Donkey
First domesticated 5,000 years ago!
Dragonfly
It's larvae are carnivorous!
Dubia Cockroach
The most popular species of feeder roach
Duck
Rows of tiny plates line their teeth!
Dung Beetle
The dung beetle can push objects many times its own weight
Dusky Shark
The Dusky Shark sometimes eats trash discarded by humans.
Dwarf Boa
Some species can change color from dark to light, and back again.
Eagle
Has exceptional eyesight!
Earthworm
They are hermaphrodites, which means they have male and female organs
Earwig
There are nearly 2,000 different species!
Eastern Meadowlark
They can live up to 9 years.
Eel
Eels can be a mere few inches long to 13 feet!
Electric Eel
Despite its powerful shock, electric eels have terrible vision.
Emerald Tree Boa
Their teeth are as long as a fully-grown reticulated python
Falcon
The fastest creatures on the planet!
False Widow Spider
False spiders actually prey on black widow spiders and other hazardous spiders
Firefly
The firefly produces some of the most efficient light in the world
Flamingo
Sleeps on just one leg!
Flea
Adult fleas can jump up to 7 inches in the air
Fly
There are more than 240,000 different species!
Flying Squirrel
Can glide up to 90 meters!
Frog
There are around 7,000 different species!
Fruit Fly
Fruit flies are among the most common research animals in the world
Fulvous Whistling Duck
They build a ramp from their nest, which leads to a nearby water source
Gecko
There are thought to be over 2,000 species!
German Cockroach
The most common type of urban roach
Giant Armadillo
Armadillos have a smell that’s described as strong, sweet and acrid.
Glow Worm
Found inhabiting dense woodland and caves!
Gnat
Males form large mating swarms at dusk
Grasshopper
There are 11,000 known species!
Green Anaconda
Females are often five times longer than males.
Guinea Pig
Natively found in the Andes Mountain range!
Guppy
Also known as the Millionfish!
Gypsy Moth
One of the most invasive species in the world
Hamster
Able to run as quickly backwards as forwards!
Hare
Can reach speeds of over 40 mph!
Harpy Eagle
Talon's the size of a grizzly bear's claws!
Harris Hawk
Their vision is eight times better than a human's
Hawk Moth Caterpillar
Many hawk moth caterpillars eat toxins from plants, but don’t sequester them the way milkweed butterflies do. Most toxins are excreted.
Hepatic Tanager (Red Tanager)
Parents and their young sing sweetly to each other
Hercules Beetle
This dynastine scarab beetle makes a weird huffing sound when it’s disturbed.
Heron
Inhabits wetlands around the world!
Honey Bee
There are only 8 recognized species!
Horned Frog
Natively found in South America!
Horse
Has evolved over 50 million years!
Horsefly
Horseflies have been seen performing Immelmann turns, much like fighter jets.
House wren
The wren’s epithet, aedon, comes from a Greek queen who accidentally killed her only son. She was actually aiming for her nephew, and Zeus took pity on her and turned her into a nightingale.
Housefly
The fly has no teeth
Howler Monkey
Spends 80% of it's time resting!
Human
Thought to have orignated 200,000 years ago!
Hummingbird
Beat their wings up to 80 times per second!
Huntsman Spider
Some huntsman spiders have an interesting way of moving around. Some cartwheel while others do handsprings or backflips.
Ibis
Found in swamps, marshes and wetlands!
Iguana
Uses visual signals to communicate!
IMG Boa Constrictor
The first IMG boa was born in a litter of anerythristic boas.
Insects
There are an estimated 30 million species!
Jabiru
They form lifelong pair bonds and live in groups near water sources.
Jacana
The jacana has the ability to swim underwater
Jaguar
The largest feline on the American continent!
Jumping Spider
Some can jump 50 times the length of their bodies
Kingfisher
Inhabits wetlands and woodlands worldwide!
Kinkajou
The kinkajou is a nimble forest-dwelling mammal of Central and South America.
Ladybug
There are more than 5,000 species worldwide!
Leech
Has 10 pairs of eyes!
Lizard
There are around 5,000 different species!
Locust
Each locust can eat its weight in plants each day.
Lone Star Tick
Only females have the ‘lone star’ marking
Macaw
The largest species of parrot in the world!
Maggot
Will only live in wet areas
Marine Toad
Produces a toxin used in arrow darts!
Mayfly
There are 2,500 known species worldwide!
Mealybug
They have a symbiotic relationship with ants.
Millipede
Some species have a poisonous bite!
Mole
Primarily hunts and feeds on Earthworms!
Mole Cricket
Adult Mole crickets may fly as far as 5 miles during mating season and are active most of the year.
Molly
Known for their calm and peaceful nature!
Monarch Butterfly
During migration, Monarch Butterflies may travel 250 or more miles each day.
Mongrel
Has characteristics of two or more breeds!
Monkey
There are around 260 known species!
Moorhen
Feeds on aquatic insects and water-spiders!
Mosquito
Only the female mosquito actually sucks blood
Moth
There are 250,000 different species!
Mountain Lion
Has no real natural predators!
Mouse
Found on every continent on Earth!
Mule
The offspring of a horse and donkey parents!
Muscovy Duck
Unlike most duck species, the Muscovy is silent and only makes noise when excited or threatened.
No See Ums
There are more than 5,000 species.
Ocelot
Also known as the Painted Leopard!
Orb Weaver
Females are about four times the size of males
Osprey
They reuse nesting sites for 70 years!
Otter
There are 13 different species worldwide
Owl
The owl can rotate its head some 270 degrees
Panther
Prefers to hunt at night than during the day!
Parrot
Can live for up to 100 years!
Parrotlet
Parrotlets aren't the world's tiniest parrot — that would be the pygmy parrot of Australasia.
Peregrine Falcon
Fastest animal on Earth
Pheasant
Females lay between 8 and 12 eggs per clutch!
Pigeon
They can find their way back to their nests from up to 1300 miles away.
Piranha
Generally found in fast-flowing streams!
Pit Viper
Pit vipers's fangs fold up into their mouths when they don't need them.
Platinum Arowana
The male broods the eggs and baby fish in his mouth.
Poison Dart Frog
Inhabits the jungles of Central and South America!
Porcupine
There are 30 different species worldwide!
Praying Mantis
The mantis can turn its head 180 degrees.
Puma
Has longer back legs than front legs!
Quail
Inhabits woodland and forest areas worldwide!
Quetzal
The tail feathers of the male can be 1m long!
Raccoon
Known to wash their food before eating it!
Rainbow Boa
The rainbow boa is named for its iridescent skin that refracts light and creates a rainbow-colored effect.
Rat
Omnivores that eat anything!
Rat Snakes
Rat snakes are constrictors from the Colubridae family of snakes.
Rattlesnake
It's venom digests it's prey before it even swallows it!
Red-Footed Tortoise
Male and female Red-Footed Tortoises move their heads to communicate.
Red-handed Tamarin
Red hair on hands on feet!
River Turtle
Inhabits freshwater habitats around the world!
Rodents
The capybara, the world’s largest rodent, likes to be in and around bodies of water. Because of this, the Catholic Church in South America decided that it was a fish, and people were allowed to eat it during Lent and First Fridays.
Rooster
Will mate with the entire flock!
Roseate Spoonbill
The only Spoonbill in the western hemisphere!
Saber-Toothed Tiger
Canines up to 7 inches long!
Sable Ferret
Ferrets were used during the Revolutionary War to keep down the rat population.
Salamander
There are more than 700 different species!
Sand Crab
The sand crab burrows beneath the sand with its tail
Scarlet Macaw
Like many parrots, the scarlet macaw is capable of vocal mimicry.
Scorpion
There are around 2,000 known species!
Seahorse
Males give birth to up to 1,000 offspring!
Sheep
Around 35 million in the English countryside!
Short-Eared Owl
The short-eared owl is one of the most widespread owl species in the world, covering five continents.
Shrew
The spinal column of the shrew Scutisorex somereni is so strong and reinforced that it can support the weight of an adult human.
Shrimp
There are 2,000 different species worldwide!
Silver Dollar
Closely related to the Piranha
Skink Lizard
Some skinks lay eggs in some habitats while giving birth to skinklets in other habitats.
Skunk
Also known as the Polecat!
Sloth
It's body temperature is between 30 - 34 degrees!
Slug
They glide around on one foot, which is aided by the slime they produce
Smokybrown Cockroach
Has up to 45 eggs per egg case
Snail
There are nearly 1,000 different species!
Snake
There are around 3,000 known species worldwide
Snapping Turtle
Only found in North America!
Sparrow
There are 140 different species!
Spider Wasp
They prey on spiders to feed their larvae or they parasitize other spider wasps.
Squirrel
Small rodents found in woodlands worldwide!
Squirrel Monkey
Lives in groups of up to 500 individuals!
Stick Insect
There are more than 3,000 different species!
Stork
They can’t sing like other birds.
Summer Tanager
They remove bee stingers by rubbing them against a tree
Swan
Populations have been affected by pollution!
Tapir
Most closely related to horses and rhinos!
Tarantula Hawk
Tarantula hawks are excellent pollinators, especially for milkweed.
Termite
Their mounds can be up to 9 meters tall!
Tetra
Native to the freshwater streams of South America!
Thrush
The American robin is called the robin because its red breast reminded European settlers of the robin back in the old country.
Tick
They inject hosts with a chemical that stops them from feeling the pain of the bite
Tiger Beetle
The adult tiger beetle is one of the fastest land insects in the world
Tortoise
Can live until they are more than 150 years old!
Toucan
There are more than 40 different species!
Tree Frog
Found in warmer jungles and forests!
Tufted Coquette
They are tame and easy to approach
Turtles
Some species of aquatic turtles can get up to 70 percent of their oxygen through their butt.
Umbrellabird
Migrates up and down the mountains!
Unau (Linnaeus’s Two-Toed Sloth)
Its top speed is 0.17mph
Upland Sandpiper
They make jerky movements as they walk through the grass, searching for food.
Vampire Bat
Have a heat sensor on the end of their nose!
Vermilion Flycatcher
They have a fast song that lasts up to 10 syllables at max.
Vine Snake
A slender body and elongated snout give the vine snake a regal look.
Vinegaroon
Vinegaroons can spray 19 times before the glands are depleted
Vulture
There are 30 different species worldwide!
Wasp
There are around 75,000 recognised species!
Wattled Jacana
They are typically noisy birds but take on a soft tone with their young.
Whiptail Lizard
Many whiptail species reproduce asexually.
White Ferret / Albino Ferrets
There are two different types of white ferrets!
Whitetail Deer
Although deer are herbivores, they will sometimes eat mice and birds when they can catch them.
Wolf Spider
Carnivorous arachnid that hunts its prey.
Wood Turtle
Temperature determines the sex of turtle eggs
Woodlouse
This animal can roll up into a ball
Woodpecker
There are 200 different species!
Worm
Doesn’t have eyes.
X-Ray Tetra
Yellow, black and white striped fins!
Guyanese Animals List
- Amazon Parrot
- Amazon Tree Boa
- Amazonian Royal Flycatcher
- Anaconda
- Anhinga
- Ant
- Anteater
- Arapaima
- Armadillo
- Armyworm
- Barb
- Barn Owl
- Barn Swallow
- Bat
- Bear
- Bed Bugs
- Bee
- Beetle
- Bird
- Biscuit Beetle
- Black Widow Spider
- Blue Tanager (Blue-Grey Tanager)
- Brazilian Treehopper
- Brown Dog Tick
- Butterfly
- Caecilian
- Caiman
- Camel Cricket
- Capybara
- Carpenter Ant
- Cat
- Caterpillar
- Catfish
- Centipede
- Chicken
- Cichlid
- Coati
- Cockroach
- Codling Moth
- Collared Peccary
- Common Furniture Beetle
- Common House Spider
- Coral Snake
- Cow
- Crab
- Crab Spider
- Cricket
- Crocodile
- Crow
- Cuckoo
- Discus
- Dog
- Dog Tick
- Donkey
- Dragonfly
- Dubia Cockroach
- Duck
- Dung Beetle
- Dusky Shark
- Dwarf Boa
- Eagle
- Earthworm
- Earwig
- Eastern Meadowlark
- Eel
- Electric Eel
- Emerald Tree Boa
- Falcon
- False Widow Spider
- Firefly
- Flamingo
- Flea
- Fly
- Flying Squirrel
- Frog
- Fruit Fly
- Fulvous Whistling Duck
- Gecko
- German Cockroach
- Giant Armadillo
- Glow Worm
- Gnat
- Grasshopper
- Green Anaconda
- Guinea Pig
- Guppy
- Gypsy Moth
- Hamster
- Hare
- Harpy Eagle
- Harris Hawk
- Hawk Moth Caterpillar
- Hepatic Tanager (Red Tanager)
- Hercules Beetle
- Heron
- Honey Bee
- Horned Frog
- Horse
- Horsefly
- House wren
- Housefly
- Howler Monkey
- Human
- Hummingbird
- Huntsman Spider
- Ibis
- Iguana
- IMG Boa Constrictor
- Insects
- Jabiru
- Jacana
- Jaguar
- Jumping Spider
- Kingfisher
- Kinkajou
- Ladybug
- Leech
- Lizard
- Locust
- Lone Star Tick
- Macaw
- Maggot
- Marine Toad
- Mayfly
- Mealybug
- Millipede
- Mole
- Mole Cricket
- Molly
- Monarch Butterfly
- Mongrel
- Monkey
- Moorhen
- Mosquito
- Moth
- Mountain Lion
- Mouse
- Mule
- Muscovy Duck
- No See Ums
- Ocelot
- Orb Weaver
- Osprey
- Otter
- Owl
- Ox
- Panther
- Parrot
- Parrotlet
- Peregrine Falcon
- Pheasant
- Pigeon
- Piranha
- Pit Viper
- Platinum Arowana
- Poison Dart Frog
- Porcupine
- Praying Mantis
- Puma
- Quail
- Quetzal
- Raccoon
- Rainbow Boa
- Rat
- Rat Snakes
- Rattlesnake
- Red-Footed Tortoise
- Red-handed Tamarin
- River Turtle
- Rodents
- Rooster
- Roseate Spoonbill
- Saber-Toothed Tiger
- Sable Ferret
- Salamander
- Sand Crab
- Scarlet Macaw
- Scorpion
- Seahorse
- Sheep
- Short-Eared Owl
- Shrew
- Shrimp
- Silver Dollar
- Skink Lizard
- Skunk
- Sloth
- Slug
- Smokybrown Cockroach
- Snail
- Snake
- Snapping Turtle
- Sparrow
- Spider Wasp
- Squirrel
- Squirrel Monkey
- Stick Insect
- Stork
- Summer Tanager
- Swan
- Tapir
- Tarantula Hawk
- Termite
- Tetra
- Thrush
- Tick
- Tiger Beetle
- Tortoise
- Toucan
- Tree Frog
- Tufted Coquette
- Turtles
- Umbrellabird
- Unau (Linnaeus’s Two-Toed Sloth)
- Upland Sandpiper
- Vampire Bat
- Vermilion Flycatcher
- Vine Snake
- Vinegaroon
- Vulture
- Wasp
- Wattled Jacana
- Whiptail Lizard
- White Ferret / Albino Ferrets
- Whitetail Deer
- Wolf Spider
- Wood Turtle
- Woodlouse
- Woodpecker
- Worm
- X-Ray Tetra
Guyana FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
What is the national animal in Guyana?
The national animal of Guyana is the jaguar. This big cat has tan fur with black spots sometimes referred to as rosettes. They are called rosettes because of their similarity to the shape of small roses. In Guyana, their conservation status is Near Threatened due to habitat loss and poaching for their fur and meat. However, they are categorized as extinct in another small South American country called Uruguay.
What is the most dangerous animal in Guyana?
The most dangerous animal in Guyana is the jaguar. This is due to its powerful bite force, speed, and strength. They use their strong jaws to eat various types of prey including deer, tapirs, peccaries and even turtles. However, these big cats are hidden from sight most of the time and aren’t likely to become aggressive unless their cubs are being threatened.
What animals live in Guyana?
Many different types of wildlife live in Guyana. Some examples include snakes like the Emerald tree boa, the green anaconda and the Salipenter snake. A few of the mammals in Guyana include the jaguar, capuchin monkey, tapir, and the giant otter. Other notable animals living in this small South American country include the black caiman, jabiru stork, piranha, hoatzin, and the bush dog.
Are capybaras in Guyana?
Yes capybaras are found in Guyana. They live in the rainforest and are known as the largest rodent in the world!
