Biodiversity in Singapore
Singapore is home to thousands of different species, ranging from colourful birds and butterflies to corals and marine invertebrates that fill our oceans. Explore some of them below!
Last updated 3 June 2026
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Dive deeper into the different taxonomic groups!
Explore our curated resources across different taxonomic groups and get to know the diverse species that call Singapore home.
Amphibians
Explore Singapore’s amphibious night chorusers
Bees
Explore Singapore’s tireless little workers
Birds
Explore Singapore's vibrant feathered friends
Butterflies
Explore Singapore’s winged beauties
Dragonflies and damselflies
Explore Singapore’s shimmering aerial acrobats
Ferns and allies
Explore Singapore’s timeless fronds
Flowering plants
Explore Singapore’s vibrant blooms
Freshwater fishes and invertebrates
Explore Singapore’s curious freshwater critters
Mammals
Explore Singapore’s elusive forest wanderers
Marine fishes
Explore the finned dwellers of Singapore's coastal waters
Marine invertebrates
Explore Singapore's diverse ocean oddities
Reptiles
Explore Singapore’s prehistoric scaled predators
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Species checklists and databases
Learn more about species checklists and databases in Singapore and why they are important in monitoring our unique biodiversity.
Biodiversity resource library
Whether you are a educator or learner, there is something here to spark curiosity and build knowledge about Singapore's incredible biodiversity.