Wildlife
As for the fauna, the presence varies depending on the climatic conditions and characteristics of the terrain.
In general, there is a greater variety in arthropods (insects) and birds, finding a smaller number of mollusks, reptiles and mammals.
Some of the most common species are:Tipo | Especie | Imagen |
Coelenterates | Anémona | ![]() |
Shellfish | Apretador (lapa) | ![]() |
Loco (concholepas concholepas) | ![]() | |
Echinodermata | Sol de mar | ![]() |
Arthropods | Vinchuca | ![]() |
Scorpions | ![]() | |
Stick insect | ![]() | |
Caterpillar | ![]() | |
Nocturnal Butterfly | ![]() | |
Mantodea (Mantis religiosa) | ||
Hopper | ![]() | |
Beetles | ||
Crabs | ![]() | |
Birds | Flamingos | ![]() |
Pelícano | ![]() | |
Lloica | ![]() | |
Tenca | ![]() | |
Cometocino | ![]() | |
Hummingbird | ![]() | |
Eaglets | ![]() | |
Jote red head | ![]() | |
Heron boyera | ![]() | |
Black cormorant, Yeco | ![]() | |
Owl | ||
Suri (más frecuente en el altiplano peruano) | ![]() | |
Cóndor | ![]() | |
Reptiles | Snake, culebra cola larga | ![]() |
Lizard | ![]() | |
Iguana chilena | ![]() | |
Mammals | Vicuña | ![]() |
Guanaco | ![]() | |
Fox | ![]() | |
Vizcacha | ![]() | |
Rata Chinchilla | ![]() | |
Sea wolf | ![]() |