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List of reptiles of the Canary Islands

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List of reptiles of the Canary Islands is an incomplete list of reptiles found in the Canary Islands. This list includes both endemic and introduced species.

EX Extinct No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died.
EW Extinct in the wild Known only to survive in captivity or as a naturalized populations well outside its previous range.
CR Critically endangered The species is in imminent risk of extinction in the wild.
EN Endangered The species is facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
VU Vulnerable The species is facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
NT Near threatened The species does not meet any of the criteria that would categorise it as risking extinction but it is likely to do so in the future.
LC Least concern There are no current identifiable risks to the species.
DD Data deficient There is inadequate information to make an assessment of the risks to this species.

Order: Squamata

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Lizards

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Infraorder Gekkota

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Superfamily Lacertoidea

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Infraorder Scincomorpha

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Family Scincidae
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Snakes

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Suborder Serpentes

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Turtles

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Suborder Cryptodira

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References

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  1. ^ Bowler, John (2018). Wildlife of Madeira and the Canary Islands. Wild Guides. p. 164. ISBN 9780691170763.
  2. ^ "California kingsnake in the Canary Islands | Instituto de Productos Naturales y Agrobiología". www.ipna.csic.es. Retrieved 2021-02-08.
  • Pleguezuelos, J.M.; Márquez, R.; Lizana, M. (2002). Atlas y Libro Rojo de los anfibios y reptiles de España. Madrid: Dirección General de Conservación de la naturaleza; Asociación Herpetológica Española; Organismo Autónomo Parques Nacionales.
  • Amphibians and Reptiles in the Canary Islands, Focus on Nature