Habitation Latouche is also a refuge for endemic or resident species in Martinique. The Martinique Zoo thus plays an active role in the protection of our local fauna such as Manicou, hummingbirds, Lesser Antillean iguanas, Matoutou...
Our local wildlife in the spotlight
NOCTURAMA
The manicou, also known as the Martinique possum, is a small nocturnal marsupial with a gray coat. With its pointed snout and prehensile tail, it sneaks discreetly into the forest, feeding on fruit, insects and small animals.
Manicou
NOCTURAMA
The Martinique fruit bat is a small nocturnal mammal that feeds mainly on tropical fruits. With its short snout and broad wings, it flies silently through the forest, playing a key role in dispersing seeds and maintaining biodiversity.
Bats
Colibri
The Madeira hummingbird is a tiny, iridescent bird from Martinique, with feathers bursting with green and blue. Swift and graceful, it feeds on flower nectar, flapping its wings so fast it looks like a jewel in flight.
The Martinique matoutou is a spider endemic to Martinique, easily recognized by its brown hairy body with bluish highlights. Harmless, it weaves webs in dense vegetation and plays an important role in balancing the local ecosystem.
Matoutou
The Martinique anolis is a small, brightly-colored lizard, often green or brown, that lives in tropical vegetation. An agile climber, it changes color to camouflage itself and basks in the sun on tree branches.
Anoli
SERRE AUX
PAPILLONS
Martinique's butterflies are an enchantment of color, twirling among tropical flowers. Their wings display a variety of brilliant patterns, from electric blue to bright yellow. They play an active role in pollination, contributing to the richness and beauty of the island's ecosystems.