Animals in Guatemala

• Gecko

  Geckos are a large and diverse group of lizards belonging to the family Gekkonidae, found in warm cl... see more

  
• Eagle

  Eagles are large, powerful birds of prey belonging to the family Accipitridae, known for their stron... see more

  
• Falcon

  Falcons are a genus (Falco) of highly agile and fast birds of prey, found almost worldwide. They are... see more

  
• Owl

  Owls are nocturnal birds of prey, recognized by their upright posture, broad heads, keen eyesight, p... see more

  
• Cougar

  The cougar (Puma concolor), also known as puma, mountain lion, or catamount, is a large, solitary wi... see more

  
• Coyote

  The coyote (Canis latrans) is a medium-sized canine native to North America, known for its adaptabil... see more

  
• Anteater

  Anteaters are unique mammals native to Central and South America, known for their elongated snouts, ... see more

  
• Caiman

  Caimans are crocodilians belonging to the alligator family, native to Central and South America. The... see more

  
• Harpy Eagle

  The harpy eagle (Harpia harpyja) is one of the largest and most powerful raptors in the world, found... see more

  
• Jaguar

  The jaguar (Panthera onca) is the largest cat in the Americas and the third largest in the world, re... see more

  
• Opossum

  Opossums are marsupials native to the Americas, characterized by their prehensile tails, bare ears, ... see more

  
• Rattlesnake

  Rattlesnakes are a group of venomous pit vipers native to the Americas, famously known for the disti... see more

  
• Squirrel Monkey

  Squirrel monkeys are small, agile New World monkeys native to the tropical forests of Central and So... see more

  
• Tapir

  Tapirs are large, herbivorous mammals resembling pigs, but with a distinctive short, prehensile snou... see more

  
• Toucan

  Toucans are medium to large-sized birds characterized by their enormous, brightly colored bills, whi... see more

  
• Wren

  Wrens are small, active birds known for their energetic movements, often holding their short tails c... see more

  
• Gray Fox

  The gray fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus) is a small canid native to the Americas, known for its salt-... see more

  
• Lancehead

  Lanceheads (genus Bothrops) are highly venomous pit vipers found throughout Central and South Americ... see more

  
• Barn Owl

  The Barn Owl (Tyto alba) is the most widespread species of owl, found on every continent except Anta... see more

  
• Barracuda

  Barracudas are large, predatory ray-finned fish known for their fearsome appearance and aggressive h... see more

  
• Hummingbird

  Hummingbirds are tiny birds native to the Americas, known for their dazzling iridescent plumage, inc... see more

  
• Iguana

  Iguanas are a genus of herbivorous lizards native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and... see more

  
• Manatee

  Manatees are large, herbivorous marine mammals, often called 'sea cows,' found in shallow, warm coas... see more

  
• Ocelot

  The Ocelot (Leopardus pardalis) is a medium-sized wild cat native to the southwestern United States,... see more

  
• Parrot

  Parrots are a diverse order of birds found in most tropical and subtropical regions around the world... see more

  
• Quetzal

  The term 'Quetzal' generally refers to members of the Trogonidae family, specifically the Resplenden... see more

  
• Resplendent Quetzal

  The Resplendent Quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno) is a strikingly beautiful bird native to the cloud fo... see more

  
• Scarlet Macaw

  The Scarlet Macaw (Ara macao) is a large, vibrant, and iconic parrot species native to the humid eve... see more

  
• Sea Turtle

  Sea turtles are large, migratory reptiles found in all the world's oceans except the Arctic, with se... see more

  
• Shark

  Sharks are a group of elasmobranch fish characterized by a cartilaginous skeleton, five to seven gil... see more

  
• Sloth

  Sloths are slow-moving, arboreal mammals native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South Ame... see more

  
• Spider Monkey

  Spider Monkeys are New World monkeys native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. Th... see more

  
• Trogon

  Trogons are an order of colorful birds found in tropical and subtropical forests worldwide, with man... see more

  
• Turquoise-browed Motmot

  The Turquoise-browed Motmot (Eumomota superciliosa) is a colorful bird species native to Central Ame... see more

  
• White-tailed Deer

  The White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) is a medium-sized deer species widely distributed acr... see more