Arenillas Ecological Reserve
Facts and practical information
Arenillas Ecological Reserve is a 17,083-hectare protected area in Ecuador situated in the El Oro Province, in the Arenillas Canton and in the Huaquillas Canton. ()
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Wildlife
AnimalsSee what popular animal species you can meet in this location.
Grey-cheeked parakeet
The grey-cheeked parakeet, also known as the fire-winged parakeet, is an enchanting bird from the parrot family, Psittacidae. These birds are predominantly green but are distinguished by their grey cheeks and a grey-blue crown.
Birds
Vampire Bat
The common vampire bat, a small, leaf-nosed bat native to Latin America, is most noted for its unusual diet: it primarily consumes the blood of livestock, a behavior known as hematophagy. It is one of three extant species of vampire bats, alongside the hairy-legged...
Mammals
Nine-banded armadillo
The nine-banded armadillo, also known as the long-nosed armadillo, is a medium-sized mammal that roams across North, Central, and South America. It is the most widespread of all armadillo species. Originating in South America, its ancestors migrated to North America...
Mammals
Jaguarundi
The jaguarundi is a wild cat indigenous to the Americas, ranging from central Argentina up to the US-Mexico border, and throughout Central and South America. This medium-sized feline boasts a sleek, slender build with a uniform coat coloration.
Mammals
Sechuran fox
The Sechuran fox, also known as the Peruvian desert fox or Sechuran zorro, is a small canid indigenous to the Sechura Desert in northwestern Peru. It is related to other South American "false" foxes. This diminutive fox weighs between 2.6 to 4.2 kilograms and features...
Mammals
El Oro