Mammals
Spider monkeys, Golden Lion Tamarin and Sloth are among the mammals that live in the canopy of the rainforest. Typically, these animals feed on the fruit, seeds, leaves and insects they find among the trees.
Birds
Many colorful birds reside in the Amazon, including the Toucan and the Macaw.
Reptiles
The Black Caiman is the largest predator that resides in the Amazon River and can grow to nearly 20 feet long. Anacondas also reside and can reach a length of 37 feet.
Aquatic Species
Fish counts in the Amazon include estimates from 2,500 to 5,000, with the electric eel, which grows to 8 feet long, the piranha and the pirarucu among the species. On the tamer side, the river is also home to the Amazon Pink River Dolphin and the Giant River Otter.
Amphibians
The Poison Arrow Frog, relatively small but brightly colored, has one of the most deadly poisons known.
