ANIMALS
Mammals
Among the most prominent mammals in the Andean Forest is the front in a bear, also called the South American bear. It is medium in size compared to other bears in the world, as are most of the animals in the mountain forest.
The kinkajou is an animal known to be a family of raccoons and typical of the northern part of South America. Its long tail allows it to climb the trees of the Andean forest. Other common mammals are the common opossum, rabbits, wild cats, paragons and Andean fox.
Reptiles
Reptiles In the Andean forest snakes abound, such as the rattlesnake, coral and macaurel. The mapanare is one of the most common snakes in the Andean forest and one of the most dangerous in this region. Iguanas and lizards are others of the most common reptiles of the Andean forest.
Birds
Birds In the Andean forest there are approximately 1,450 species of birds. The stone-crested paujíl is one of the most common birds in the Andean forest area of Colombia and Venezuela. Their habitat is mainly made up of cloud forests and they prefer heights of 2,500 metres above sea level. Among other birds that inhabit this area, they stand out: the condor, the black eagle, the hummingbird of the moors, the owls, the parrots, the turpial, the torrent ducks, the hummingbirds and the roosters of the mountains.
Fishes
The tararira is a robust fish that is seen more frequently in the lakes and rivers of the moors in quite cold climates. Beyond its commercial value, this animal tends to be sought in sport fishing activities.
Trout also often move through cold waters, specifically in the Venezuelan, Colombian, Ecuadorian, and Peruvian Andes. In addition to being known for their good taste, they are one of the commercial fish in the area, as is the dorado.