Brazil
Brazil is one of 17 megadiverse countries in the world, with 15–20% of the world’s biological diversity. This includes over 120,000 invertebrate species, about 9,000 vertebrate species, and over 4,000 plant species. Brazil’s biodiversity is constantly growing, with an average of 700 new animal species discovered each year.
- Brazil has the most known species of plants, estimated at 55,000. It also has more than 50,000 species of trees and bushes.
- Has the most species of freshwater fish, estimated at 3,000.
- Brazil has the most species of known mammals, estimated at over 689 and has 1,188 known species of amphibians.
- It has 430 known species of snakes and 90,000 known species of insects.
- Brazil is home to 60% of the Amazon Rainforest, which is home to about one-tenth of all the world’s species.
- Brazil has 1,971 known species of birds, ranking third in the world and 848 known species of reptiles, ranking third in the world.
- Brazil’s biodiversity has the potential to boost economic growth and social inclusion. However, its wildlife is threatened by deforestation and poaching.
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Top 10 Biodiversity Countries in the World
Biodiversity is the variety of life on Earth, including animals, plants, fungi, and microorganisms. It measures variation at the genetic, species, and ecosystem level. Brazil has the most diverse flora and fauna in the world, with over 10% of the world’s known species living there.
In this article, we will discuss the top 10 Biodiversity Countries in the World.