Amazon Rainforest Flora (Plants) 1.

Water Lily -Largest flower in the world -Grows up to 6 feet tall -Floats on Amazon lakes and rivers -The Amazon is so heavily populated with these flowers that they form a type of solid floor over some lakes The Water Lily is the largest flower in the world, growing up to 6 feet tall. It floats on Amazon Lakes and Rivers. The Amazon is so heavily populated with these Water Lilies that they sometimes form a type of solid floor over some lakes. 2. Trumpet Tree -Produces flowers in large, dense clusters -Has flowers in the shape of a trumpet -The leaves of this tree can be used to heal wounds -Trumpet Tree Tea is used to treat respiratory sicknesses The Trumpet Tree is an attractive tree that produces flowers in large, dense clusters in the Amazon. It has flowers in the shape of a trumpet. The leaves of this tree can be used to heal wounds. Trumpet Tree Tea can be used to treat some respiratory sicknesses. 3. Bamboo -Largest members of the grass family -Some of the fastest growing plants in the world, some a reported 100 cm in 24 hours depending on soil and species. -Used for building materials and food -There are approximately 1,450 species of bamboo Bamboo is one of the largest members of the grass family. There are approximately 1,450 species of bamboo. They are some of the fastest growing plants in the worldsome a reported 100 cm in 24 hours! This is all depending on soil and species of the plant. Bamboo is used for building materials and food. Fauna (Animals) 1. Golden Lion Tamarin (Golden Marmoset) -Endangered Species -Typically around 10 inches and 1.4 pounds -Claw-like nails so they can cling to the side of trees -Diverse diet consisting of fruits, flowers, nectar, bird eggs, insects and small vertebrates The Golden Lion Tamarin, also known as the Golden Marmoset, is an endangered species living in the Amazon. They typically grow around 10 inches and 1.4 pounds. Golden Lion Tamarins have claw-like nails that they use to cling to the

sides of trees. They have a diverse diet consisting of fruits, flowers, nectar, bird eggs, insects and small vertebrates. 2. Amazon Pink River Dolphin (Boto) -Lives in Amazon River and Orinco Rivers and their tributaries -Endangered species -Eat crabs, turtles, shrimp, catfish, piranhas, and other river fish -Grow up to 9 feet and are approximately 330-350 pounds -Born grey and turn pink as they get older The Pink River Dolphin, also known as the Boto, lives in the Amazon and Orinco Rivers and their tributaries. These dolphins are an endangered species. They grow up to 9 feet long and are approximately 330-350 pounds. They eat crabs, turtles, shrimp, catfish, piranhas and other river fish. The Pink River Dolphin is actually born grey and turns pink as it gets older. 3. Toucan -Lifespan of up to 20 years -Grows up to 25 inches long -Lives in flocks of 5-6 high in the canopy of the rainforest -Eat fruits, nuts, berries, insects and small lizards The Toucan is a colorful bird known for its long beak with combinations of black, blue, red and white. This bird has a lifespan of up to 20 years and grows up to 25 inches long. It lives in flocks of 5-6 high in the canopy of the Amazon Rainforest. It has a diet of fruits, nuts, berries, insects and small lizards.

Abiotic Factors 1. Other - Amazon River covers more than half of Brazil -It covers an area of 2.5 million sq. miles in nine South American countries: Brazil, Columbia, Peru, Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia and the Guianas. 2. Precipitation Level- Up to 300 mm of precipitation during some parts of the year 3. Climate -Very hot and humid area. -Around 79 degrees Fahrenheit all year -No significant weather change between seasons, same all year 4. Soil Type -Only the top 2 inches of the soil is rich in nutrients, the rest is of poor quality 5. Sunlight- The highest level of the rainforest is the canopy, which filters around 80% of sunlight. The layer below it gets about 2-5% of the remaining light. Only about 2% of the sunlight is absorbed by the bottom layer. 6. Weather

- 60-180 inches of rain in the rainy-season, 30-100 inches of rain in the not sorainy-season -Average of 9 feet of rain every year