Cocos Island National Park
Facts and practical information
Cocos Island is an island in the Pacific Ocean administered by Costa Rica, approximately 550 km southwest of the Costa Rican mainland. It constitutes the 11th of the 13 districts of Puntarenas Canton of the Province of Puntarenas. With an area of approximately 23.85 km2, the island is more or less rectangular in shape. It is the southernmost point of geopolitical North America if non-continental islands are included. ()
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Wildlife
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Hawksbill Turtle
The hawksbill sea turtle, a critically endangered species in the Cheloniidae family, is the only extant member of the Eretmochelys genus. These turtles are distributed globally, with populations in both the Atlantic and Indo-Pacific regions.
Reptiles
Whale shark
The whale shark, a gentle giant of the ocean, holds the distinction of being the largest fish species in the world. The largest recorded specimen reached an impressive length of 18.8 meters. Despite its colossal size, the whale shark is a slow-moving filter feeder...
Fish
Olive Ridley
The olive ridley sea turtle, scientifically known as *Lepidochelys olivacea*, is a fascinating member of the Cheloniidae family. It is the second smallest and most abundant sea turtle species, thriving in the warm, tropical waters of the Pacific, Indian, and Atlantic...
Reptiles
Scalloped hammerhead
The scalloped hammerhead shark, known scientifically as Sphyrna lewini, is a distinguishing member of the hammerhead shark family, Sphyrnidae. The term "sphyrna" is derived from the Greek word for "hammer" aptly capturing the distinctive shape of this shark's head.
Fish
Humpback whale
The humpback whale is one of the most captivating creatures of the sea, easily recognized by its unique body shape, impressive breaching behavior, and intricate songs sung by males. These magnificent whales can grow up to 16 meters (about 52 feet) in length and weigh...
Mammals
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