The Amazon fauna is the most spectacular on the planet, including felines, rodents, birds, turtles and primates.

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Its hydrographic basin has the greatest diversity of fish in the world: between 2,500 and 3,000 species. Of these, jaú, surubim, Cachorra, matrinxã, piranha and tambaqui are some of the most coveted of lovers of sport fishing. However, the list of favorites is headed by the peacock bass, famous for being very good at fighting.

In addition, 1,300 species of birds and 300 of mammals live in the Amazon. In total, the fauna of the region totals more than 2 million species, many of which are found only in the region. Researchers often discover new species. Some animals are beyond exotic: they are the cases of the manatee (more than 2 meters long), the maned bird with red feathers and the poraquê, "electric fish" that release high voltage charge.

That, not to mention already famous species like toucan, piranha, macaws, parrots and monkeys.