In the Amazonian rainforest, the number of mammals and amphibians species are 427 and 427 respectively. Amazon rain forest is also called as THE LUNGS OF THE WORLD. It is the World's largest rain forest with rich biodiversity. Deforestation and forest fire in the amazon rain forest threatens many species. Amazon rain forest has about 40,000 plant species, 2,200 fishes, 1294 birds, 378 reptiles and 2.5 million insect species.