Research

Mount Roraima Tepui

The animals I have chosen are endemic to one particular tepui in venezuela called Mount Roraima. These mountains are so steep and tall that they are as isolated as individual islands and have developed over thousands of years species that are endemic to each particular one. It is not the case for all animals and plants, but each have at least one animal or plant species endemic to them. 

The flora and fauna I have chosen for this illustration are 

Birds:

Greater Flowerpiercer (16 cm)

Rufous-collared sparrow (13-15 cm)

Mammals:

Roraima Mouse (8-10 cm)

Amphibians:

Roraima Black Frog (2.2 cm)

Insects:

Edessa Rufomarginata beetle (1.5 cm)

Junonia Coenia butterfly (5-6 cm)