canelillas, raft trees, balsa palms, and even producing horned melon fruits. Among its most notable and endemic mammals are the pre-historic Hispaniolan Solenodons (Solenodon paradoxus), and the Hutia (Hutia conga), both endangered species, along with the likes of reptiles and amphibians: ricord iguanas, rhinoceros iguanas, and Hispaniolan sliders. There are also numerous bird species flying in the area like sooty terns, plain and white-crowned pigeons being the most abundant. Marine ecosystem The Bahia de las Aguilas Caribbean sea floor is composed largely of uncontaminated coral reefs, and abundant sea grass prairies which serve as a key source of nutrients for legions of queen conch, Panulirus argus (spiny lobster), and even larger protagonists like the Antillean manatee. Seeking refuge in its waters, endangered species of hawksbill turtles, leatherbacks, and green sea turtles rely on areas like Bahia de las Aguilas to reproduce and live free of illegal poaching. Panoramic views References External links http://www.diariolibre.com/cronologia/ver/meta/bahia-de-las-aguilas http://www.listindiario.com/app/article.aspx?id=48661 http://www.grupojaragua.org.do/pnj.html#Comunidades%20Aleda%C3%B1as Geography of Pedernales Province Beaches of the Dominican Republic Tourist attractions in Pedernales Province