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Local Flora & Fauna

View lists of the diversity of species found at the Soltis Center and elsewhere in the Peñas Blancas watershed. The lists kept by the Soltis Center are far from being complete but are based on field observations and reports and do not necessarily respond to systematic collections. We invite students, researchers, and naturalists to review and improve the list of the species presented here.

Green frog on a leaf in Costa Rica rainforest

In-House List of Animals

The Soltis Center keeps a list of animal species that have been sighted in the area. Last updated 3/24/25

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a humming bird sitting on a tree branch in Costa Rica

Birds

eBird contains a list of bird species that are associated with the region around the Soltis Center

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close up of a large, green leaf in a tropical area

In-House List of Plants

​The Soltis Center keeps its own list of ​vascular plant species ​growing around the area. Last updated 3/24/25

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A red flower with a yellow pistol on a tree branch in Costa Rica

Plants

iNaturalist contains a map with a list of plant species growing in and around the Soltis Center

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Contact Us

Soltis Center for Research & Education

Address

San Isidro de Peñas Blancas
Apdo 80-4417 Fortuna
San Carlos, Costa Rica

Hours

Mon - Fri 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Phone

(in USA) +1-979-458-5568 

(in Costa Rica) +506-2461-9890