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Ghost Crab

Ghost Crab

The Ghost Crab is a semi-terrestrial crab commonly seen on the beachs of tropical Central America.

– Ghost Crab images by Cyril Brass.

Mouthless Orange Crab

Mouthless Orange Crab

The Mouthless Orange Crab is a colorful nocturnal land crab that digs burrows in coastal rainforests of Central America.

– Crab Photos by Cyril Brass.

Golden Orb Spider

Golden Orb-Weaver

The Golden Orb-Weaver builds large intricate webs with strong golden silk that catches it prey. It lives permanently on its web.

-Spider Photos by Cyril Brass

Coned Headed Katydid

Cone-Headed Katydid

The Cone-Headed Katydid is identified by its slanted face and rounded pointed cone that extends from its forehead.

– Wildlife photography by Cyril Brass

Sundown Cicada

Sundown Cicada

The Sundown Cicada has an exceptionally loud vocal sound, produced by a special organ called a tymbal that produces the sound.

-Cicada photos by Cyril Brass

Malachite Butterfly

Malachite Butterfly

The Malachite Butterfly is known for its unusual coloration & large size; brillliantly green on dark brown background wings

-Butterfly photos by Cyril Brass

Tiger Longwing Butterfly

Tiger Longwing Butterfly

The Tiger Longwing Butterfly is one of 40 Heliconia butterfly species, with its simple striking pattern on a black background.

-Butterfly Photos by Cyril Brass

Yellow Crowned Night Heron

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

The Yellow-Crowned Night Heron has an interesting hunting style. It is an ambush predator standing motionless for long periods …….

Great Egret

Great Egret

The Great Egret does not eat at night. During the day it forages alone or within mixed flocks, catching fish by standing motionless in the water for long periods.

Blue Crowned Motmot

Blue-Crowned Motmot

The Blue-Crowned Motmot also called Blue-Capped Motmots, do not group into flocks. They live in pairs throughout the year, but tend to forage separately during the day.

Great Green Macaw

Great Green Macaw

The Great Green Macaw is found in Central and South America ranging from Honduras to western Ecuador.

-Great Green Macaw photos by Cyril Brass in Costa Rica

Delicate Whiptail

Delicate Whiptail

The Delicate Whiptail is a shy creature darting out of sight at the slightest disturbance into the fallen leaves and rock crevices.

Black River Turtle

Black River Turtle

The Black River Turtle or Black Wood Turtle is a freshwater species of turtle that lives in the NeoTropics habitats of Central America.

Ctenosaur

Ctenosaur

With its long sharp claws, the The Ctenosaur is an Excellent Climber.

– The Ctenosaur is also called the Black Iguana or Spiny-tailed Iguana.

Brown Basilisk

Brown Basilisk

The Brown Basilisk is able to run on water to escape its predators so is called the Jesus Christ Lizard.

– Brown Basilisk photos taken in Costa Rica by Cyril Brass.

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