The Hispaniolan Crow

• Natural heritage > Caribbean fauna

• Haiti

Classification Physical Description The Hispaniolan Crow, scientifically named Corvus palmarum, is a medium-sized bird, typically a member of the corvid family. It measures approximately 40 to 45 cm in length. Its plumage is entirely black, with slight bluish or purplish reflections in bright light. Its […]

Fregata magnificens

• Natural heritage > Caribbean fauna

• Saint-Lucia, Martinique, Haiti, Guadeloupe, Dominica

• En vol, Falaise, Mer

Common Name: Magnificent Frigatebird Scientific Name: Fregata magnificens Family: Fregatidae Order: Suliformes Population Size: Approximately 100,000 – 500,000 individuals Lifespan: 15–25 years Top Speed: 15 km/h (9 mph) Weight: 1–1.6 kg (2.2–3.5 lbs) Length: 89–114 cm (35–45 in) Wingspan: 217–244 cm (85–96 in) Physical description […]

Sooty Tern

• Natural heritage > Caribbean fauna

• Saint-Lucia, Martinique, Haiti, Guadeloupe, Dominica

• Falaise, Mer, rive

Common name : Sooty ternScientific name : Onychoprion fuscatusFamily : LaridaeOrder : CharadriiformesLifespan : Up to 32 yearsTop speed : 40 km/h (25 mph)Weight : 150-240 g (5.3-8.5 oz)Length : 33-36 cm (13-14 in)Wingspan : 82-94 cm (32-37 in) Physical description Geographical distribution Habitat Behavior […]

The Hispaniolan Barn owl

• Natural heritage > Caribbean fauna

• Haiti

• Batiments abandonnés, Brouissales, Champ cultivé, Forêt dense, Grotte, Prairie, Terres cultivées / agricoles / plantations, Villes, villages, Zone boisée, Zones boisées ouvertes

The Hispaniolan Barn Owl, scientifically known as Tyto glaucops, was a species endemic to the island of Hispaniola. Description Although closely related in morphology and coloration to the Common Barn Owl, the Hispaniolan Barn Owl displayed distinctive features that set it apart. Its ash-grey facial […]

Buse de Ridgway

• Natural heritage > Caribbean fauna

• Haiti, Dominica

• Forêt montagneuse, Forêt pluviale, Forêt subtropicale, Forêt subtropicale humide, Zone ride

Description  La buse de Ridgway (Buteo ridgwayi) est un rapace de taille moyenne, mesurant environ 35 à 41 cm de long avec une envergure pouvant atteindre 80 à 90 cm. Il possède un plumage gris-brun avec des taches plus claires sur la poitrine et le […]

Earthworm

• Natural heritage > Caribbean fauna

• Saint-Lucia, Martinique, Haiti, Guadeloupe, Dominica

• Forêt humide, Forêt marécageuse, Forêt sèche saisonnière, Marais, Prairie, rive, Terres cultivées / agricoles / plantations

Yes, that’s right — we will be talking about Lumbricus terrestris, more commonly known as earthworms, a species often overlooked or forgotten by many, which is why this fact sheet is important. Context Earthworms first appeared on Earth during the Precambrian period, approximately 600 to […]

The Hispaniolan Solenodon

• Natural heritage > Caribbean fauna

• Haiti

• Forêt humide, Forêt sèche, Mammifères, Montagne

The Hispaniolan Solenodon (Solenodon paradoxus) The Hispaniolan solenodon is a rare and unique mammal belonging to the order Eulipotyphla, which also includes hedgehogs and shrews. Description The Hispaniolan solenodon is a small insectivorous mammal, measuring between 28 and 32 cm in length, not including its […]

Bichiques

• Natural heritage > Caribbean fauna

• Saint-Lucia, Martinique, Haiti, Guadeloupe, Dominica

• Rivière

Background The bichiques, also known as Sicydium punctatum and Sicydium plumieri, are two species of gobiid fish found in the rivers of the Caribbean, particularly in Guadeloupe. These amphidromous species, which migrate between fresh and salt water during their life cycle, are important indicators of […]

Ouassou "King of the springs"

• Natural heritage > Caribbean fauna

• Saint-Lucia, Martinique, Haiti, Guadeloupe

• Estuaire, Mangrove, Rivière

Context The “Ouassou” (King of the Springs) is the name used in the Caribbean, particularly in Guadeloupe, to refer to several species of freshwater shrimp in the genus Macrobrachium. The term does not refer to a single species but broadly encompasses the giant freshwater shrimp […]

The Lemon Shark

• Natural heritage > Caribbean fauna

• Martinique, Haiti, Guadeloupe, Dominica

• Barrière de corail, Lagon, Mangrove

Description The Lemon Shark (Negaprion brevirostris), which can reach up to 3.5 meters in length, gets its name from its coloration, which ranges from yellow to green depending on the light in the water. This feature helps it blend into sandy bottoms while hunting. Its […]