The Amazon rainforest is revered for its incredible biodiversity, and a new mammal has joined the ranks. D-brief By Breanna Draxler December 17, 2013 10:34 PM. Nearly 400 New Species Found in Amazon Rainforest Researchers say humans are putting the newly discovered plants and animals at risk. Brazilian scientists have identified six fish species never before seen in the Amazon in Pará’s state’s Calha Norte, one of the best-preserved and least studied parts of the rainforest. New Species of Dwarf Tapir Discovered in Amazon Rainforest. In the past decade more than 1,200 new species were discovered.. According to a World Wildlife report the Amazon is home to over 600 plants, 250 fish, 200 amphibians and almost 40 mammals that have been unknown up to now. New Species Of Monkey Discovered In The Amazon Rainforest. Some 381 new species were discovered in the Amazon 2014 and 2015, including 216 plants, 93 fish, 32 amphibians, 20 mammals – 2 of which are fossils – 19 reptiles and 1 bird. Mico munduruku stands apart from other Amazonian marmosets with its uniquely snowy tail. At least 441 new species of animals and plants have been discovered over the past four years in the Amazon rainforest in South America. This magical moment between a pair of Kobomani tapirs was caught on camera trap in the southwest Amazon. The Amazon rainforest has thousands of different kinds of plants and animals. Photo courtesy of Fabrício R. Santos. Sign up for our email newsletter for the latest science news .

By Megan Trimble , Digital News Editor Aug. 31, 2017 Facebook; Prev Article Next Article . Newsletter. Typically, they are black. The Amazon rainforest, one of the largest and most diverse ecosystem on the planet, has been a virtual treasure-trove for ambitious biologists aiming to uncover new species. Ecologists have spotted an entirely new species of marmoset living in remote areas of the Amazon. The report says these species are in danger if we don’t do anything to protect them. Sign up for the Newsletter Sign Up.