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The largest predator in South America, the jaguar plays a vital role in stabilizing ecosystems and regulating other species' populations.

A freshwater dolphin that helps maintain the health of river ecosystems and indicates the overall health of the freshwater habitat.

One of the largest eagles that controls populations of medium-sized animals and birds, helping to maintain a balanced ecosystem.

A non-venomous snake that controls populations of rodents and other small animals, which can affect forest plant composition.

These social mammals are pivotal in controlling fish populations, which can influence the aquatic food web.

Contains potent toxins used by indigenous peoples for hunting; important for medical research and maintains insect populations.

A herbivorous mammal that helps regulate aquatic vegetation, ensuring a balanced ecosystem in the Amazonian waterways.

Highly intelligent primates that contribute to seed dispersal, impacting forest regeneration and plant species diversity.

Their large bills allow them to feed on a variety of tropical fruits, helping in seed dispersal and the propagation of many plant species.

This plant provides food and habitat for many species such as hummingbirds, contributing to pollination and the overall health of the rainforest.

These slow-moving animals contribute to nutrient cycles by fostering a unique ecosystem in their fur, including algae, fungi, and insects.

Capable of generating electric shocks for defense and hunting, they play a unique role in the aquatic ecosystems of the Amazon.

Known for their sharp teeth and feeding frenzies, piranhas help keep aquatic populations in balance and clean up dead and decaying matter.

Produces acai berries, which are a critical food source for many animals and a commercially important product for local human populations.

Brightly colored parrots that play a crucial role in forest regeneration by dispersing seeds and maintaining biodiversity.

As the largest rodents, they are prey for many larger predators and play a significant role in the structure of their wetland habitats.

One of the largest snakes, uses constriction to subdue prey and plays an important role in controlling local populations of animals.

This plant collects water in its leaves, creating microhabitats for numerous species, including frogs and insects, and contributes to the rainforest's biodiversity.

A relative of the piranha, this fish contributes to seed dispersal and plays a role in maintaining the health of the Amazonian rivers.

Historically significant for the rubber boom, these trees are important for their latex sap and also play a role in the rainforest's ecosystem.

Small rodents that are vital seed dispersers, particularly for large seeds that other animals cannot transport, thus shaping plant community structure.

Epiphytic plants that add to the rainforest's diverse flora and are important for their intricate relationships with specialized pollinators.

One of the largest freshwater fish species, crucial for local fisheries, and helps to control the populations of other fish species.

Influential in soil aeration and nutrient cycling, these ants are integral to the decomposition process and forest floor biodiversity.

Produces fruits that are a dietary staple for both wildlife and humans, with significant economic and ecological roles in the Amazon.

A large bird that contributes to seed dispersal and forest structure, and is an indicator of healthy forest ecosystems in the Amazon.

These small primates help spread seeds through their foraging habits and are important for maintaining the structure and diversity of the forest.

The world's largest water lily, supports a unique aquatic habitat and is indicative of the health of freshwater systems in the Amazon.

As a predator to insects and small animals, it helps control populations and contributes to the diverse predatory hierarchy of the rainforest.