Trinidad
The continental origin and proximity of Trinidad to South America, along with its varied habitats, has resulted in an extremely diverse biota. No other area in the West Indies and few areas of comparable size in tropical America, can match this spectacular diversity. 13 official wildlife sanctuaries exist in Trinidad alone.
108 mammals, 400 birds, 55 reptiles, 25 amphibians, including the Golden Tree Frog of the Northern Range, and 617 butterflies
Endangered animals found there include leatherback turtles, green loggerhead turtles, hawksbill turtles, Neotropical river otters, West Indian manatee, and the once endangered ocelot wildcat.
There are 430 species of birds that inhabit Trinidad, several of which are indigenous to the Northern Range of Trinidad; these include the Oilbird, the Scarlet Ibis, the Copper-Rumped Hummingbird, the rare white-tailed Sabrewing hummingbird and the Violaceous Trogon.
Including the Golden Tree Frog of the Northern Range, Butterflies and Reptiles.
2,200 species of flowering plants
Purple and yellow poui trees and orange immortelles grow on the hillsides. Other kinds of trees that grow on the islands include palm, almond, banyan, breadfruit, flamboyant, cassia, African tulip, silk cotton, matchwood, teak and coconut.
700 different species, Renanthera, Arachnis and hybrids; Vanda; Ascocenda; Phalaenopsis: Dendrobium; Cattleya; Oncidium.
Amaryllis lilies, hibiscus, bougainvillea, giant anthodium's and heliconias.