Vietnam Species Profile
Endemic • Rare • Breathtaking

Explore Vietnam’s iconic species from Endemic to Regional primates, mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles.

Did you know Vietnam ranks 14th in the world for biodiversity?

From tropical lowlands and misty limestone cliffs to vibrant coral reefs, the country is packed with wild places waiting to be explored. Which of Vietnam’s habitats are you most excited to experience?

>25 primate species

Meet Vietnam’s tree-dwelling icons, from playful macaques to rare, colorful langurs.

>200 mammal species

Explore a rich variety of forest-dwelling mammals, from tiny shrews to secretive carnivores.

>900 bird species

Discover a vibrant world of feathers, from misty highland songbirds to wetland wanderers.

>350 herp species

Uncover the secret lives of frogs, snakes, and lizards hiding in Vietnam’s wildest corners.

List of Vietnamese species profiles

Here are what you can encounter when exploring Vietnam wildlife

Bird

Mammal

Reptile

Vietnamese Bug-eyed Frog

Theloderma vietnamense

Crown Fricklenape

Acanthosaura Coronata

Red-vented Barbet

Psilopogon lagrandieri

Chestnut-eared Laughingthrush

Ianthocincla konkakinhensis

Red-collared Woodpecker

Picus rabieri

Orange-necked Partridge

Arborophila davidi

Black-headed Sibia

Heterophasia desgodinsi

Vietnamese Cutia

Cutia legalleni

Orange-breasted Laughingthrush

Garrulax annamensis

Blue-rumped Pitta

Hydrornis soror

Cat Tien & Dalat Birding Tours Grey-crowned Crocias

Gray-crowned Crocias

Laniellus langbianis

Collared Laughingthrush

Trochalopteron yersini

White-cheeked Laughingthrush

Pterorhinus vassali

Vietnamese Greenfinch

Chloris monguilloti

Species_profile - Dalat Shirke-babbler in a small distribtution range of Vietnam.

Dalat Shrike-babbler

Pteruthius annamensis

Black-hooded Laughingthrush

Garrulax milleti

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Gray-faced Tit-Babbler

Mixornis kelleyi

Siamese Fireback

Lophura diardi

Streaked Wren-babbler

Gypsophila brevicaudata / Turdinus brevicaudatus

Germain's Peacock-pheasant

Polyplectron germaini

Indochinese Barbet

Psilopogon annamensis

Red-tailed Laughingthrush

Trochalopteron milnei

Necklaced Barbet

Psilopogon auricularis

Long-tailed Macaque

Macaca fascicularis

Overview of Vietnam Wildlife

Vietnam is full of life—everywhere you go, it tells a different story. From misty mountains and ancient forests to quiet beaches and deep caves, there’s something wild and wonderful around every corner. So… are you ready to explore the amazing animals that call this place home?

BIRDS OF VIETNAM

Vietnam lies along the East Asian–Australasian Flyway, making it a vital stop for migratory birds and a rare spot to see unique species across wetlands, forests, and mountain peaks. But with so many to choose from—which birds and birdwatching spots should you look out for first?

PRIMATES OF VIETNAM

Vietnam is home to more primate species than any other country in Southeast Asia—25 in total, including 11 found nowhere else on Earth.
That makes it a dream destination for wildlife lovers and conservationists.
So… which of Vietnam’s rare primates should be on your must-see list?

HERPS OF VIETNAM

With over 350 species, Vietnam is a paradise for reptile and amphibian lovers. From limestone caves to rainforests and rivers, the country is packed with perfect spots to find snakes, lizards, frogs, and turtles—many of them found nowhere else. Curious where to start your herping adventure? Let’s check it out:

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Vietnam Species Profile Endemic • Rare • Breathtaking

Did you know Vietnam ranks 14th in the world for biodiversity?​