Mammal · Otters
Small-clawed otter
The smallest otter in the world has made a home along Singapore's reservoirs and canals; look for family groups at Pulau Ubin and the Central Catchment.
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Reptile · Monitors
Malayan water monitor
A metre-and-a-half-long scavenger and swimmer that is easy to see around Singapore's waterways, mangroves and parks.
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Bird · Hornbills
Oriental pied hornbill
Once locally extinct, this hornbill now breeds across Singapore, and Pulau Ubin is a good place to watch them.
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Bird · Sunbirds
Brown-throated sunbird
A tiny nectar-feeder of gardens, mangroves and forest edge that is easy to find in the city's parks.
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Mammal · Primates
Dusky langur
A leaf-eating monkey of the Central Catchment forests and the island's remaining mature woodland.
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Reptile · Crocodilians
Estuarine crocodile
Sungei Buloh and the northern mangroves are home to a handful of wild crocodiles, the largest living reptile on the island.
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Fish · Seahorses
Tiger tail seahorse
Singapore's reefs and seagrass beds hide seahorses and pipefish, found by snorkellers around the southern islands.
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A free field guide to 1,387 animals in Singapore: photos and identification notes for 76 mammals, 413 birds, 26 amphibians, 35 lizards, 64 snakes, 9 turtles and crocodiles, 36 freshwater fish and 728 marine fish, plus 9 of the best places to see wildlife in Singapore, a trip planner and a personal sightings log. Free, with no sign-up.
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What is Wildlife of Singapore?
Wildlife of Singapore is a free online field guide to the wildlife of Singapore: 1,387 species (76 mammals, 413 birds, 26 amphibians, 35 lizards, 64 snakes, 9 turtles and crocodiles, 36 freshwater fish and 728 marine fish) with photos and identification notes, 7 places to see wildlife, a trip planner and a personal sightings log. It is part of Wildlife of Everywhere, a family of free guides to Asia's wildlife destinations.
What are the best places to see wildlife in Singapore?
Highlights include Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve (Mangroves & wetlands), Central Catchment Nature Reserve (Forest & reservoirs), Bukit Timah Nature Reserve (Forest reserve), Pulau Ubin (Eastern island) and Chek Jawa Wetlands (Coastal wetlands). The guide covers 7 places in all, each with the species it is known for and tips for visiting.
Is Wildlife of Singapore free, and does it work on my phone?
Yes. The guide is free with no sign-up, and works in any phone, tablet or computer browser. Your trip plan and sightings log are saved on your own device.
Where do the species names and photos come from?
Photos are openly licensed; tap the i on any photo for its credit.
Can I contribute my own wildlife photos?
Yes. Use the contribution form to send photos, an album link, a trip report or a species that is missing. Every contribution is checked before it is added, you keep your copyright, and you are credited by name.
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