A rich diversity of
Paraguay Flora and Fauna is available in Paraguay. The eastern portion of the country is dominated by Interior Atlantic Forest of Paraguay where diverse flora and fauna are found.
The Flora of Paraguay is mainly concentrated on the Parana plateau as the plateau receives heavy rainfall. The vegetation found here are the tall broad leaved trees, evergreen and deciduous trees. Palm and scrub woodland also adorn the sandy plateau areas. Between the semi deciduous forest and the Paraguay River, savanna type mixed with scattered palms vegetation is mainly formed. In the Chaco region mainly deciduous scrub woodlands are found. Towards the west the vegetation becomes more xerophytic with the decrease of rainfall. The eastern forests are mainly dominated by hardwood trees like urunday, cedron, curupay, and lapacho. Yerba mate is a plant which has great medicinal value.
Paraguay fauna is diverse and a number of species are endemic to Paraguay. There are about 80 endemic birds located in Paraguay. Some species of animals are becoming endangered here. The endangered animals include:
- Jaguar
- Maned wolf
- Tapir
- White-lipped peccary
- Collared anteater
The endemic species of birds include:
- Harpy eagle
- Blue-winged macaw
- Red-and-green macaw
- Black-fronted piping guan
- Bare-faced curassow
San Rafael National Park and Mbaracayu Natural Reserve are the two national parks where great initiatives are being taken to protect the flora and fauna in Paraguay.
