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Thefauna ofUruguay is a part of thewildlife of Uruguay.
It is characteristic of theUruguayan savanna. Grazing mammals include thePampas deer(Ozotoceros bezoarticus), the [gray brocket] or Guazuvirá deer(Mazama gouazoubira), and thecapybara(Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris), the world's largest livingrodent.
Uruguay is home to a richavifauna, including theSouthern lapwing and the magnificentblack-necked swan. As a result,birdwatching has become popular in selected locations.
There are several snakes, with four venomous species: the rattlesnake(Crotalus durissus terrificus), coral snake(Micrurus altirostris), yarará(Bothrops pubescens), and crossed pit viper(Bothrops alternatus).
Despite the humid climate of much of the country, the vast majority of Uruguay's land is made up of savannas, so there is not much amphibian diversity. However, the Argentine horned frog,Ceratophrys ornata, thrives in the savannas of central and northwestern Uruguay. Other notable amphibian species of Uruguay includePseudis minuta,Boana pulchella,Rhinella achavali, andRhinella diptycha.
Waterlife is also rich, with species such as the tararira(Hoplias malabaricus) or thewhite-dotted skate.
Extinct fauna includesmegafauna, such asJosephoartigasia monesi,Lestobradys, andGlyptodon (some of them coexisted with the arrival of humans, who were responsible for their extinction).
Older extinct species includeUruguaysuchus,Meridiosaurus andNeuquensaurus, all from theCretaceous.
Jaguars are extinct in Uruguay.[1]
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