Algonquin Provincial Park - Flora and Fauna

Flora and Fauna

Further information: Eastern forest-boreal transition

Within the boundaries of the park, the following number of species are known to live: 53 species of mammals, 272 species of birds, 31 species of reptiles and amphibians, 54 species of fish, about 7000 species of insects, over 1000 species of plants, and over 1000 species of fungi.

  • Cornus canadensis

  • Fungus in Algonquin Park

  • Fungi in Algonquin Park

  • Butterfly

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