Tropical Rainforest Animals List

There is no doubt that the tropical rainforests of the world are in danger. Every hour approximately six species of life in our tropical rainforests are destroyed. Experts agree that the number one cause of extinction in the tropical rainforest is due to the destruction of the tropical rainforest environment.
~ Jason Albright

We human beings do believe in equality, don't we? How else would you explain humanity's penchant for equally destroying Nature by mercilessly exploiting various different ecologies and biospheres under the guise of advancement and progress when all that is advancing and progressing is mankind's own selfish ends. Or so we believe - you see, it's interesting to note how often we fail to see the bigger picture! While enjoying the immediate benefits of the stellar progresses of human civilization (at the cost of Nature and lesser forms of life), we fail to remember that even we are a part of that same Nature which we are so intent on exploiting for our selfish gains. Sometimes I wonder whether we humans are the real aliens bent upon sucking the life out of planet Earth for our own benefit! Sigh....! Anyway, those were just the cynical musings of a world-weary soul. Let's proceed to take a look at a list of tropical rainforest animals before the time comes when none are left on it.....considering the never-ceasing human lust for exploitation to pave the way for progress.

Tropical Rainforest Biome

The tropical rainforest biome ranges between the latitudes 25°North of the equator to 25°South of it. The geographical regions covered by this ecosystem include significant parts of Asia, Africa, Australia, Central and South America, a few Pacific Islands and Mexico. These regions are covered by what may be called lowland equatorial evergreen rainforests which are a type of tropical moist broadleaf forests. Tropical rainforest plants are commonly classified under five distinct layers of vegetation - ground layer, shrub layer, the understory, the canopy and emergent layer. Different kinds of rainforest animals live in each of these different layers as each species is accustomed to life on a particular forest layer.

List of Tropical Rainforest Animals

The following list of animals also includes various birds of tropical rainforests as well as various endangered rainforest animals. Check out the following list to find out what wonderfully amazing and interesting creatures are housed by the tropical rainforests of the world.

• Bearded Pig
• Brazilian Tapir
• Capybara
• Chimpanzee
• Common tree Shrew
• Crested Guan
• Flying Dragon Lizard
• Gorilla
• Indian Cobra
• Orangutan
• Slow Loris
• Vine Snake
• Golden Lion Tamarin
• Jaguar
• Toco Toucan
• Anaconda
• Monarch Butterfly
• Poison Dart Frog
• Mandrill
• Brachydiplax Dragonfly
• Baird's Tapir
• Three Toed Sloth
• Wooly Monkey
• Black Howler Monkey
• Red Howler Monkey
• Silver Back Gorilla
• Okapi
• Aye Aye
• Coral Snake
• Hoatzin (Stink Bird)
• Azteca Ants
• Clear Wing Butterfly
• Stick Mantid
• Tree Frog
• Fiery Billed Aracari
• Parrots
• Harpy Eagle
• Cassowary
• Proboscis Monkey
• Emperor Tamarin
• Iguana
• Agouti
• Jungle Fowl
• Nicobar Pigeon
• Macaws
• Emerald Boa
• Fijian Iguana
• Kingfishers
• Hornbills
• Tree Kangaroo
• Mountain Gorilla
• Bats
• Giant Anteaters
• Leopards

Facts About Tropical Rainforest Animals

Following are some interesting facts about tropical rainforest animal life. Read ahead to get informed and amazed at the same time.

• Anacondas, native to tropical rainforests, are the biggest snakes on Earth.
• Rainforests are believed to be the oldest ecosystems of our planet owing to the greatest biodiversity found here.
• While endangered species like gorillas, orangutan and jaguar have a population of only about a few dozen individuals, abundant species like several insects and reptiles have populations that reach a count of a couple of millions!
• The highly interlinked and intertwined tropical rainforest food web and interdependent ecology ensures the survival of all animals in their natural habitat.
• Most animals have colorings, patterns, markings and camouflage that resemble the luxuriant foliage of the rainforest layer in which they reside.

That more or less concludes the list of animals living in tropical rainforest. This ancient ecosystem is the cradle of the very first of Nature's creatures and is still home to the largest number and variety of animal species. Any threat to the rainforests directly threaten a wide variety of wildlife species. Unless we stop our reckless destruction of these forests and take restorative steps to conserve what is left, the time is not far when all the above mentioned animals would find a place in the endangered animals list. May that unfortunate day never arrive!