The Amazon, one of the richest regions in biodiversity in the world, is home to a wide range of fauna and flora. The Amazon rainforest is known for its lush vegetation, which includes gigantic trees such as kapok and chestnut trees, as well as a variety of medicinal plant species, orchids and bromeliads. The diversity of Amazonian flora is fundamental to global ecological balance, providing
The Amazonian fauna is equally impressive, with iconic species such as the jaguar, jaguar, pink dolphin, and a huge variety of birds, including the harpy eagle and toucan. The Amazon is also home to a great diversity of primates, reptiles and amphibians, as well as thousands of species of fish, such as arapaima and peacock bass.
Manacapuru, located in Amazonas, is part of this rich Amazonian biodiversity. The local flora is characterized by tropical forest vegetation, with large trees, palm trees, and a great diversity of plants that make up the forest's understory. The region is also known for its flooded areas, where the water lily, an emblematic aquatic plant, can be found.
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