Atlantic Forest
CountryBrazil/Argentina/Paraguay
Area1,300,000 km2 (fragmented)
TypeTropical/subtropical
Key SpeciesGolden lion tamarin, jaguar, woolly spider monkey
About Atlantic Forest
Once 1.3 million km2, now only 12% remains. One of the most biodiverse and threatened forests. Contains 20,000 plant species, 8,000 endemic. Over 70% of Brazils population lives in the former forest zone. Restoration efforts are underway.