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Wildlife diversity is very high ; there are 441 species of amphibians and reptiles, 838 species of birds, 232 species of mammals and 181 species of fresh water fish.

Costa Rica has high levels of endemism ; 81 species of amphibians and reptiles, 17 species of birds and 7 species of mammals are endemic to the country.

However, many species are endangered.

According to the World Conservation Monitoring Centre, 209 species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and plants are endangered.

Some of the country's most endangered species are the Harpy eagle, the Giant anteater, the Golden toad and the Jaguar.

IUCN reports the Golden toad as extinct.