The island of Tenerife has a remarkable [[ecological diversity]] in spite of its small surface area, which is a consequence of the special environmental conditions on the island, where its distinct orography modifies the general climatic conditions at a local level, producing a significant variety of [[microclimates]]. This diversity of natural microclimates and, therefore, habitats, means that a rich and diverse [[flora]] (1400 species of plants) exists on the island, with well over a hundred entirely endemic to Tenerife. Endemic species include [[Viper's bugloss]], Teide white broom, Teide violet etc. The [[fauna]] of the island has many endemic invertebrates and unique reptile, bird and mammal species. The fauna of Tenerife includes some 400 species of fish, 56 birds, five reptiles, two amphibians, 13 land mammals and several thousand [[invertebrate]]s, along with several species of [[sea turtle]]s, whales and dolphins.