Fauna of Uruguay


The fauna of Uruguay is a part of the wildlife of Uruguay.

Overview

It is characteristic of the Uruguayan savanna. Grazing mammals include the Pampas deer ', the gray brocket or Guazuvirá deer ', and the capybara ', the world's largest living rodent.
Uruguay is home to a rich avifauna, including the Southern lapwing and the magnificent black-necked swan. As a result, birdwatching has become popular in selected locations.
There are several snakes, with four venomous species: the rattlesnake ', coral snake ', yarará ', and crossed pit viper '.
Waterlife is also rich, with species such as the tararira ' or the white-dotted skate.

Extinct species

Extinct fauna includes megafauna, such as Josephoartigasia monesi, Lestobradys, and Glyptodon.
Older extinct species include Neuquensaurus and Meridiosaurus, both from the Cretaceous.