A baby wolly monkey, at The Juruena National Park, Brazil. This was kept as a pet by the Apiaká people, and only let me take a pic from him after a few good days of trying.
The Juruena River is one of the most preserved and natural of Brazil. Lying on the border between the Brazilian savanna and the Amazon forest, it is a river with many rapids and crystal clear waters, being a place of outstanding scenic beauty. With special biological importance, it has characteristics of both biomes around, with a very high rate of unknown and rare species.
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Astronotus ocellatus, a very common fresh water fish specie in Tiete river, besides not being native from the area.
Introduced with the Peacock bass, the population has prospered. Besides the sport fishing and collecting for aquarism, it can be easily spotted.
Here you can see the amazing colours of this Cichlid, spotting a Hyphessobrycon sp, or ” Mato grosso”. They live in the Elodeas sp forests, close to the 3 irmãos dawn.
Rio Tietê is one of the most polluted rivers from#Brazil. Crossing the city of São Paulo, where is totally dead, it follows for more than 800km, to join rio Paraná. The river in this área is very clean, with very high water quality, besides all the damages by planting, farming and industry.
Introduced with the Peacock bass, the population has prospered. Besides the sport fishing and collecting for aquarism, it can be easily spotted.
Here you can see the amazing colours of this Cichlid, spotting a Hyphessobrycon sp, or ” Mato grosso”. They live in the Elodeas sp forests, close to the 3 irmãos dawn.
Rio Tietê is one of the most polluted rivers from#Brazil. Crossing the city of São Paulo, where is totally dead, it follows for more than 800km, to join rio Paraná. The river in this área is very clean, with very high water quality, besides all the damages by planting, farming and industry.
O apaiari uma espécie de peixe muito comum no rio Tiête, apesar de não ser nativo.
Introduzido com o baixo Tucunaré, a população tem prosperado. Apesar da pesca esportiva e do aquarismo, ele pode ser facilmente avistado. Eles vivem nas florestas de Elódeas, e esse foi fotografado perto da #hidroelétrica de Três Irmãos,.
Rio Tietê é um dos rios mais poluídos do Brasil. Atravessando a cidade de São Paulo, onde está totalmente morto, segue-se por mais de 800 km, até o rio Paraná. O rio nesta área é muito limpo, com muito elevado de qualidade da água, além de todos os danos por plantio, cultivo e na indústria.
A small txt from my article at National Geographic Brazil.
Today there are in #Brazil approximately 8% of the original vegetation of the Atlantic Forest. Once subjected to impact, vegetation cover never returns to its natural state. Removed the big trees, the sun hits the ground with more intensity, the light enables the development of other plants, they would not have chance in the shadows, thereby changing the vegetation characteristics. The dried wet substrate, killing # animals, fungi and bacteria responsible for degrading organic matter and nutrients interrupting the cycle. Carefully money and labor can restore a healthy vegetation, but never the same.
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A nice portrait of this characid, Hollandichthys sp. They live on the dark areas, hidden from the currents. Being very curious and territorialist, you can get some nice portraits!
Shoot at quilombo river, Brazil.
Um retrato do Hollandichthys sp, um caracideo dos riachos de floresta Atlantica. Eles vivem nas partes mais escuras dos riachos, escondidos das correntes. São muito curiosos e territorialistas e voce dão boas chances de retratos!
Fotografado no Rio Quilobo, Brazil.
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The day the photographer ‘s Day is very uncertain . Sometimes they appear stolen , uncertain agendas … but eventually the luck knocks on our door . The agenda of dreams !
Were 5 days of diving in streams
. A lot of current, rocks and water in between 15C 20C .
These are waters of Cleaner of Rj State and incredibly are used to dilute the low water quality OTHER areas. The area produces the Corresponding to 12 % of drinking water OF cariocas.
I avoided Peeing on the river .. =D
I’ve waited for more than 6 months to be able to participate in this expedition in the drainages of the Paraiba River , near Lidice RJ ; approximately 30km from Angra dos Reis.
Details agreed , bags ( Everest style ) and plays to the airport. After 2 hours drive to the city of Lidice .
The park has recently been established and is based in Mangaratiba (!? ) . Apart from that , the park is restricted to legal boards and delimitations . An exploration invitation. -> For climbers , has LOTS of virgin wall.
The great friend and ichthyologist Paulo Petry was with me , giving tips and having the patience of God , it was hard to get me out of the water.
Also participated in the expedition of a group of Rio de Janeiro National Museum. I documented some collections and learned a lot from these people .
I end the week almost forgetting my old ” Lambaris ” and ” Tuviras ” (popular names) in order to take on Astyanax e Gymnodontidae..
We drove in 4 cars ( 4x4) and circled by various collection points. This team works in the area, having already published a fish identification guide of the area.
Thank the patience of my friend Paulo, on helping me with the fish in the aquariums . A lot of beer and patience to let the fish retained … or making the catfish look beautiful.
