Question

How many amphibian species are found in South America’s Amazonian rain forest?

• A. 430
• B. 427
• C. 1000
• D. 3000

Answer 1

The correct option is B

427

The correct option is B

Explanation of the correct option:

1. The Amazon forest found in South America consists of rich biodiversity, which includes various species including both plants and animals.
2. It includes 40,000 species of plants, 3,000 fishes, 1,300 birds, 427 mammals, 427 amphibians, 378 reptiles and more that 1,25,000 invertebrates.
3. So, the number of amphibians found is 427.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A:

The number 430 does not suggest any species present in the South American rainforest.

Option C:

There are 1,300 bird species present in Amazon rainforests.

Option D:

There are 3000 different species of bird.

Final answer:

The amphibian species found in South America’s Amazonian rainforest is 427.