Brazil
is universally recognised as the first among the so - called
megadiverse countries.
It houses the largest
biodiversity in the world.
According to a study published by
Conservation International
do Brasil in July 2005, the total known Brazilian biota is estimated at 170.000 - 210.000 species.
The kingdom of animals contains an estimated
100.000 - 140.000 known species.
The vertebrates are especially well represented in the Brazilian fauna.
So far, 541 species of mammals, 1.700 birds, 630 reptiles and 690 amphibians
have been registered. With 55 known species (thereof 19 endemic), Brazil has
the largest number of primates.
