Fauna
Large mammals and other animals likely
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Mico
A small monkey, with tussocks of hair on the ears, and
a long striped tail. It lives in the forest, and it is
more easily spotted in the neighborhoods of mangroves
and coconut trees. Sometimes it approaches houses and
inns looking for food, even "assaulting" a breakfast.
More likely to be seen at the hill of the Lighthouse and
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Crab-eating fox
Up to 50 cm high, the crab eating fox is the largest native
mammal living on the island. In spite of its size it is
rarely seen. It is an omnivorous animal, which means it’ll
eat almost anything it can capture, mostly insects and
fruit. It lives in the areas of more extensive forest.
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Capybara
The largest rodent in the world lives in the fen, toward
the center of the island. Sometimes they come as far as
the beach, or even in the middle of the village, but since
it is such a skillful swimmer and diver, once it reaches
the water, no one can catch it!
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Armadillo
There are several species in the island, and some are
very large. Since armadillos are more active at night,
they spend part of the day hidden in a burrow.
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Parrot
Although it's found as a pet in many places, here it's
found in nature. They fly in small very noisy groups.
It has the habit of imitatting other animals of its environment,
consequently "speaking" when they live with
humans. The most likely place to find them is in Garapuá.
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Jandaia / Parakeets
Some mistake it for a parrot, however it is smaller, and
it does not learn to speak. They live in larger groups,
from 12 to 20 animals, and are very noisy. They can be
seen in the trails next to Garapuá.
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Wood-pecker
There are several species in the archipelago, with great
variety in colors. The largest are very dark. They can
be easily seen at dusk in the coconut farms, such as Garapuá
or at Encanto Beach.
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Sangue-de-boi
It's dark, however red on the chest. It's very easy to
spot a nest, a kind of bag hanging from the leaves of
coconut palms, especially in the Garapuá trail.
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Azulão
Very abundant species of bird, it is very well adapted
to the coconut farms. It's dark blue, almost black.
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| Crustaceans |
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Guaiamum Crab
It is a very large blue crab. It lives in dry land, close
to the mangroves, in deep holes. It's captured by the
locals with a trap, and fattened in the "calito",
being fed with dendê, coconut and fruits. it is
an appreciated dish.
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Uçá Crab
It lives hidden in the mud of the mangrove. , is brown,
full of fur. It's in search of these brown furry crabs
that the locals walk in the mangrove, bogged down in the
mud up to their waist.
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Aratú Crab
It is a small, red, very showy crab. It constructs a kind
of igloo out of mud, in the mangrove. It's very agile,
they go up in the mangrove trees and dive. They are not
eaten whole due to their small size, but taste great in
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Sirí Crab
It's the famous one from the "casquinha de siri".
Also lives in the mangrove, although closer to the sea. |
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Grauçá Crab
Found throughout most of the coast of Brazil, also known
as "maria-farinha". It's too small to be eaten,
but it is used as medication for jellyfish burns.
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Lobster
Very appreciated crustacean, but expensive since it's
difficult to capture. Nets are used on the deep, and many
times it is necessary to dive, since the nets are damaged
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Shrimp
There are several species, of different size. They are
prepared in various ways, from a traditional garlic sauce,
to the delicious moqueca. |
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Oyster
It lives fixed in the mangrove trees, in the height subject
to flooding. It is a filterer, taking its subsistence
from the water, therefore, very sensitive to pollution.
Usually consumed in natura. |
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Lambreta
Looks much like the oyster, but lives in the water at
the mangroves. It is cooked and served with a condimented
broth. Delicious! |
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Sururú
It's hidden in a small shell, and its main dish is the
"caldo de sururu". According to local population
it is aphrodisiac. It is excellent with lemon and pepper. |
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Octopus
It lives in holes in reefs, and is fished with a kind
of hook, pulled from among the rocks. It is served in
several ways, as broth, risoto, moqueca and also vinagrete.
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Fishes
There are various species, however some stand out when
it comes to flavor, like the "vermelho" and
the "cavala". They can be served fried, in a
stew, grilled or like the locals eat them: in a moqueca. |
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