Refuge for the Brown | 台北市立動物園資訊網

Tesoro Escondido encompasses one of the last remnants of the Chocó lowland rainforest in Ecuador, a hotspot for biodiversity possessing one of the highest concentrations of endemic and threatened species in the world.

The Ecuadorian Brown-headed Spider Monkey, a species endemic to this region, has been identified as one of the 25 most endangered primates in the world. The spider monkey plays a critical role in maintaining forest diversity as a key species in seed dispersal for numerous tree species. Tesoro Escondido is the global stronghold for the species. In addition to being a stronghold for the Ecuadorian Brown-headed Spider Monkey. Tesoro Escondido is home to one of the last populations of western Ecuadorian jaguars and 44% of mammal species recorded in Ecuador. Though further surveys are needed, a variety of endangered frogs and reptiles have also been discovered to inhabit this area. A variety of endangered or range restricted bird species a...