Common ProducersA variety of different tree species, native orchids, epiphytes, giant ferns, mosses, and shrubs
Adaptations Epiphytes have adapted to El Yunque by essentially widening their tree trunk, which is ideal for those that require a host to live. Forest Subdivisions
Each section of the park has different types of trees and vegetation growing within it. The variation in elevation and vegetation causes a variation in wildlife. |
Common CarnivoresA variety of bats, snakes, and eels. Different species of hawk are somewhat rarer.
Adaptations The boa hang from branches, vines and rock ledges at the mouths of caves and when bats brush by them or collide with them they capture and eat them. Common HerbivoresA variety of coqui frogs, birds, shrimp, insects and rodents.
There are 14 different lizard species, and about 12 different coqui species. There are a vast variety of birds. Adaptations Many parrots and other birds have beautiful plumage that enables them to blend in with the foliage easily. |
Biotic Factors
These are some of the main biotic factors in the are. They include animals (consumers) and plants (producers).