Dominica
751 km²
Caribbean fauna
La faune Guadeloupéenne est constituée de 148 espèces d'oiseaux dont une endémique « Pic de Guadeloupe », 34 espèces de reptiles, 19 espèces de poissons d'eau douce et 6 espèces d'amphibiens.
Ouassou "King of the springs"
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 […]
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Red-legged Sparrow (Sporophila minuta)
Description This is a small passerine, measuring 12–13 cm, exhibiting sexual dimorphism. The male is glossy black with a brick-red patch on the eyebrow, chin, and throat. Its beak is strong and dark brown. The female is gray-brown with olive-green tones on the back, and […]
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The Lemon Shark
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 […]
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The Gray Kingbird (Pipirite chantant)
Description The Gray Kingbird (Tyrannus dominicensis), commonly known as the “Pipirite Chantant,” is a passerine bird measuring 23–25 cm in length, with a wingspan of 37–40 cm. To defend its territory, this bird can be very aggressive toward larger species, such as frigatebirds. Primarily insectivorous, […]
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The Snook
Description The Snook (Centropomus undecimalis), also known as “snook,” is an iconic mangrove fish that reaches 80–140 cm as an adult. It is easily recognizable by its elongated, fusiform body, which ranges from silvery gray to brown-green depending on its environment. It has a very […]
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The Osprey
Description : The Osprey is a diurnal raptor with a wingspan of 145–170 cm and a body length of 50–60 cm. Solitary by nature, it typically lives around 20 years. Adults weigh between 1 and 2 kg, with females larger than males. Females also have dark streaks on […]
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The Warty Sea Spider Crab
Description The Warty Sea Spider Crab (Maguimithrax spinosissimus), also known as the Caribbean King Crab, is the largest species of spider crab on Caribbean reefs. The carapace of the largest identified male measured 17 cm long and 18.4 cm wide. Its rough, pear-shaped carapace is a deep […]
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The Green Heron
Description : It measures between 30 and 40 cm. Its forehead and crest are glossy greenish, while the neck, head, and sides are a vivid reddish-brown. The wings and back are slate-colored with greenish reflections, visible only under certain lighting conditions; these reflections give the bird […]
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Description : Called the “parrotfish” or “catfish,” the parrotfish belongs to the family Scaridae. There are several species adapted to their specific habitats. In the Caribbean, notable species include: Parrotfish can lighten or darken their colors at will. Parrotfish play a crucial role in marine […]
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Pinchon’s Hylode (Eleutherodactylus pinchoni) – Guadeloupe Frog
Les îles de Guadeloupe comptent, 6 espèces de grenouilles On les trouve, du niveau de la mer jusqu’à 1 250 m d’altitude mais sur l’île de Basse-Terre uniquement. Elle est présente en forêt mésophile et hygrophile car elle aime la fraicheur et l’humidité.
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