Description
The area provides important habitat for waterfowl and is key habitat for the West Indian Manatee (Trichechus manatus)., Caimans, Anacondas, Boa constrictors, Red Howler monkeys, White-fronted Capuchin monkeys, numerous species of parrots, including both the Blue-and-gold Macaw and Red-bellied Macaws, as well as many wetland and savanna birds.
Four major wetland vegetation types occur in the Nariva Swamp - mangrove swamp forest, palm forest, swamp wood, and freshwater marsh.
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