nobilis) Dusky parrot (Pionus fuscus) Yellow-banded poison dart frog (Dendrobates leucomelas) Green iguana (Iguana iguana) Hummingbirds (Trochilinae) Toucans (Ramphastidae) South American bushmaster (Lachesis muta) Green acouchi (Myoprocta pratti) Bush dog (Speothos venaticus) Flora There are over 300 species endemic only in La Gran Sabana. Endemic genera: Achnopogon, Chimantaea, Quelchia, Tepuia, Mallophyton, Adenanthe. Abundant insectivorous species from the genera: Brocchinia, Drosera, Heliamphora, Genlisea and Utricularia. Hydrography The park includes the entire watershed of the right bank of the Caroní River and two of the highest waterfalls in the world, the Angel Falls and the Kukenán, as well as plenty of waterfalls of lower altitude. Land forms The only land form are the tepuis, that are plateaus which are unique features, among which are its vertical and nearly flat tops, although there are several tepuies that do not meet these rules. Geologically are remnants of a sedimentary cover composed of very ancient sandstone that is superimposed on a base of igneous rocks (mainly granite) that is even older (nearly 3 billion years). On its summit is home to a substantial amount of specific endemic species, both plant and animal. Some endemic plant species are categorized as "carnivorous", which are thus the food supply (mainly insects) that are so scarce in the mountains. These have a geological formations ranging between 1.5 and 2 billion years, which makes them one of the oldest formations in the world. The best known tepuies are: the Auyantepuy (where it follows the Angel Falls), the Roraima, the Kukenan and the Chimantá among many others. Tourist attractions Western Sector Eastern Sector Canaima National Park is spread in south-eastern Venezuela along the border between Guyana and Brazil. The best-known feature of Canaima National Park is its characteristic flat-topped mountain formations known as 'tepuis' which cover roughly 65% of the park. The tepuis constitute a unique biogeological entity and are of great geological interest. Popular culture Canaima is the name given to the fictional Californian coastal town where the movie Arachnophobia is supposed to take place. Gallery See also La Gran Sabana References External links Official information about the Canaima National Park UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre Official UNESCO website entry Video from Canaima National Park Canaima National Park Protected Planet Page for Canaima World Heritage Sites in Venezuela Guianan savanna Protected areas established in 1962 Geography of Bolívar (state) 1962 establishments in Venezuela