Flora
A 1985 botanical study of the Reserve found 119 plant species:
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50 species of trees dominated by the endemic Swamp Royal Palm and Anchovy Pear |
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7 species if shrubs |
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20 species of herbs |
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18 species of climbers including the Wicker Vine |
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5 species of sedge including Saw-grass |
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9 species of grass |
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10 species of fern including the Crab Thatch or Giant Fern |
Fauna
A 1985 ecological study of the Reserve found over 300 animal species, dominated by insects including butterflies, dragonflies, ants, termites, bees and wasps. Other animals include birds (about 52 species), reptiles including the endemic Jamaican Pond Turtle, frogs and toads, mongoose, fish, spiders and snails.
Bird species include:
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10 Jamaican endemic species including Jamaican Woodpecker, Jamaican Oriole, Jamaican Euphonia, Jamaican Parakeet and Red-billed Streamertail Hummingbird (Jamaica's national bird) |
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13 Winter migrants |
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3 Summer migrants |
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26 Resident species including the West Indian Whistling Duck - regionally endemic and globally endangered, Little Blue Heron, Great Egret, Moorhen or Common Gallinule, Jacana and Red-tailed Hawk. |