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This is a list of the mammal species recorded in Uruguay. This list is derived from the IUCN Red List which lists species of mammals and includes those mammals that have recently been classified as extinct (since 1500 AD). The taxonomy and naming of the individual species is based on those used in existing Wikipedia articles as of 21 May 2007 ...
Accipitridae is a family of birds of prey, which includes hawks, eagles, kites, harriers, and Old World vultures. These birds have powerful hooked beaks for tearing flesh from their prey, strong legs, powerful talons, and keen eyesight. Twenty species have been recorded in Uruguay. White-tailed kite, Elanus leucurus.
Pseudopalaemon bouvieri. Pterotaenia fasciata. Categories: Fauna by country. Biota of Uruguay. Natural history of Uruguay. Fauna of South America by country. Hidden category: Commons category link is on Wikidata.
C. Capybara. Chacoan naked-tailed armadillo. Collared tuco-tuco. Common fat-tailed mouse opossum. Common yellow-toothed cavy. Cook's hocicudo. Crab-eating fox. Crab-eating raccoon.
The term maned wolf is an allusion to the mane of the nape. It is known locally as aguara guasu (meaning "large fox") in the Guarani language, or kalak in the Toba Qom language, lobo-guará in Portuguese, and lobo de crín, lobo de los esteros, or lobo colorado in Spanish. The term lobo, "wolf", originates from the Latin lupus.
The bush dog (Speothos venaticus) is a canine found in Central and South America. [1][2] In spite of its extensive range, it is very rare in most areas except in Suriname, Guyana and Peru; [2][4] it was first described by Peter Wilhelm Lund from fossils in Brazilian caves and was believed to be extinct. [4]
The amphibians of Uruguay are diverse. Species. This list is incomplete; you can help by adding missing items. (December 2014) Argenteohyla siemersi;
Pages in category "Amphibians of Uruguay" The following 31 pages are in this category, out of 31 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. *