on this page we listed some of the animals that live in rio de janeiro's mata atlântica, divided in mammals, marsupials, reptiles, and birds - clicking on the animals names opens pictures.

published by the instituto brasileiro de geografia e estatística - ibge, these links open a high-resolution map of endangered mammals, birds, insects,  fish and marine animals for the whole brazil, including in the rio de janeiro area.

published by the instituto brasileiro de geografia e estatística - ibge, the high-resolution map on this link shows the vegetation in brazil, including rio de janeiro at the time of colonization.

alos available through the instituto brasileiro de geografia e estatística - ibge, the high-resolution map on this link shows the biodiversity in brazil, including rio de janeiro at the time of colonization.