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The web pages about Costa Rican species are electronic publications that provide basic information on the species of different groups of organisms found in Costa Rica. The scientific information is presented in a simple technical language. The resulting publications include photos and illustrations, information about natural history, conservation and demography, distribution, importance for humankind, taxonomy, and references. Almost all the information is written in Spanish.

Species of the month:
We invite you to learn about these species which, given their attraction, interesting appearance, importance for humans or their relation to a biological event, were selected for this month.

Scientific name: Drymarchon melanurus
Group: Reptiles. Sabaneras
Common name: Arroyera cola negra, sabanera real
Inglés: Black-tailed indigo snake, black-tailed cribo Publication date: 10/9/2000

Scientific name: Guayaquila gracilicornis
Group: Insects. Treehoppers
Common name: Membrácidos y espinitas Publication date: 3/3/2004

Scientific name: Parmentiera valerii
Group: Plants. Cacho de danto
Common name: Cacho de danto, pepino de danta. Publication date: 3/29/2001

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