Tapir is associated with the upper world, usually with the thunder
| Areal ID | Tradition |
| 15.1.3.1 | Yanomamo (Yanoama): Yanomam, Yanomami |
| 15.1.3.2 | Sanema |
| 15.3.1.1 | Siona, Secoya, Coreguaje |
| 15.3.5.2 | Kabiyari, Yukuna (Yucuna) |
| 15.4.4.2 | Urubu (Urubu-Kaapor) |
| 15.7.2.5 | Crenye, Gaviões |