Costa Rica Species
Collaborative Biodiversity Database of Costa Rica

Costa RicaSpecies

Discover Costa Rica. Explore the natural wealth of the country. A comprehensive independent biodiversity catalog visualized for everyone. Join us and collaborate by documenting species!

522+
Species
18+
Habitats
31
Protected Areas
6%
Global Bio
Taxonomy

Biological
Kingdoms

Navigate through the three great kingdoms that make up the country's biological structure. Expert-validated data.

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Animalia
413 Species

Animalia

From the majestic Jaguar to the vibrant Quetzal.

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Plantae
74 Species

Plantae

Explore the lush flora of our tropical forests.

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Fungi
35 Species

Fungi

The hidden kingdom of Costa Rican fungi.

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Ecosystems

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Critical Habitats

From the depths of the Pacific to the peaks of the Talamanca mountain range.

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TERRESTRIAL
8 Habitats

Terrestrial

Cloud forests, dry forests, and lowland tropical rainforests.

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AQUATIC
4 Habitats

Aquatic

Coral reefs, mangroves, and freshwater systems.

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MIXED
6 Habitats

Mixed

Transition zones, wetlands, and biodiverse estuaries.

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Protected Areas

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Protected Areas

Over 30% of Costa Rican territory is under some form of conservation. Discover the national parks, biological reserves, and wildlife refuges.

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NATIONAL_PARK
28 Protected Areas

National Parks

Iconic parks like Corcovado, Manuel Antonio, and Tortuguero protecting emblematic landscapes.

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BIOLOGICAL_RESERVE
1 Protected Areas

Biological Reserves

Strict conservation zones for scientific research and protection of unique ecosystems.

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WILDLIFE_REFUGE
2 Protected Areas

Wildlife Refuges

Key areas for the conservation of endangered species and migratory corridors.

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Caranx caninus
Caranx caninus
Featured Species

Pacific Crevalle Jack

Caranx caninus

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