ISLA DE PASCUA

The vegetation of the island is scanty and dominated for relatively dense meadows।

The native flora is concentrated principally in the crater of the volcano Rano Kau, where it is possible to observe some species that in native language they are named: mako i, mahute, noa oho, hau-hau and some ferns।

In some places trees exist of toromiro endemic species naturalized and extinguished from the year 1962 in the island.
The fauna of the island is composed by introduced mammals and such terrestrial birds as the tiuque, sparrow, diuca, partridge (vi-vi) and domestic birds (mao-gallina), the latter brought by the king Hotu Matua।

Between the marine birds that come or manage to nest on certain stations to the cliffs or islands (motu), bird can be mentioned to the makohe, kena sula dactylatra, kima, the manutara, the latter partner to the worship of the man.
His marine fauna is changed and multiply, contributing an important resource of consumption and crafts। About 126 species of fish exist. Exquisite lobsters can be tasted, close to exotic products of the sea.