Fauna of Nicaragua

There are currently 78 protected areas in Nicaragua, covering more than 22,000 square kilometers (8,500 sq mi), or about 17% of its landmass.

These protected areas encompass a wide variety of habitats, including rainforests, lakes, mountains, and volcanoes throughout the country.

There are a number of unusual mammals found in Nicaragua, including the three-toed sloth, northern tamandua (lesser anteater), and two species of armadillo.

Eight of these species, including the golden-cheeked warbler (Dendroica chrysoparia) and the great green macaw (Ara ambigua), are currently listed by the IUCN as threatened.

Many of Nicaragua's birds are brilliantly colored, including species of parrots, toucans, trogons, and hummingbirds.

[3][4] The country also harbors a large diversity of terrestrial snake and lizard species, and is home to the spectacled caiman and American crocodile.