So far, 1340 species of fish are registered, of which more than 800 are fresh water fish. Of these, 470 species live on the Napo river basin alone. 415 amphibian species, of which 60% are endemic. 394 reptilian species and 369 mammalian species, 30% are endemic. Each year, many new species are discovered, especially amphibians.

Ecuador is second in the world in bird variety, with a total of 1,616 species, (17.9% of the worlds species) of which 52 are endemic. 132 species of hummingbirds that makes 37% of these species in the world. Ecuador has more endemic bird species by square kilometer than the rest of South America and is the country that has more endemic species, surpassing in more than 100% of the rest of South American countries.

There are numerous protected areas and national parks in Ecuador that will guide you through the quiet mangroves, along mountain sides and through cloud forests. In these remarkable zones you will discover unique landscapes teaming with wildlife.