Trinidad & Tobago Wildlife
Discover the incredible biodiversity of our twin islands
Trinidad & Tobago is one of the most biodiverse countries in the Caribbean, home to over 400 bird species, 100 mammals, 70 reptiles, and thousands of plant species.
🦜 Birds
Scarlet Ibis
ProtectedNational bird of T&T. Stunning crimson plumage, nests in the Caroni Swamp.
Blue-crowned Motmot
CommonIconic forest bird with distinctive racket-tipped tail.
Trinidad Piping-Guan
EndangeredCritically endangered endemic bird found only in Trinidad's forests.
Rufous-tailed Jacamar
CommonBrilliant golden-green bird found in forest edges.
🦙 Mammals
Ocelot
VulnerableSmall wild cat found in Trinidad's Northern Range forests.
Red Howler Monkey
CommonLoud calls echo through Trinidad's forests at dawn and dusk.
Manatee
VulnerableGentle sea cow found in coastal waters and river mouths.
Peccary
CommonWild pig-like mammal found in forested areas.
🦎 Reptiles
Leatherback Sea Turtle
Critically EndangeredWorld's largest turtle. Nests on Grande Riviere and Matura beaches.
Spectacled Caiman
CommonSmall crocodilian found in swamps and rivers.
Iguana
CommonLarge herbivorous lizard common throughout T&T.
🐠 Marine Life
Hawksbill Turtle
Critically EndangeredCritically endangered sea turtle that nests on T&T beaches.
Manta Ray
VulnerableGraceful giant rays found in offshore waters.
Flying Fish
CommonNational fish of Barbados, abundant in T&T waters.