List of amphibians and reptiles of Cuba

This is a list of amphibians and reptiles in the archipelago of Cuba. It includes 27 reptiles and 55 amphibians that are critically endangered. Many of these animals are threatened by loss of habitat and hunting.

This list includes both native and introduced (I) species.

Reptilia

Turtles

The island is home to one terrestrial turtle, while marine species often come and go on the beaches.

  • Cuban slider, Trachemys decussata
  • Antillean terrapin, Pseudemys rugosa
  • Green sea turtle, Chelonia mydas
  • Hawksbill sea turtle, Eretmochelys imbricata
  • Loggerhead sea turtle, Caretta caretta
  • Leatherback turtle, Dermochelys coriacea
  • Olive ridley sea turtle, Lepidochelys olivacea

Crocodilians

The Cuban crocodile is found in the Zapata Swamp region and the Isla de la Juventud. The spectacled caiman is not native to the island and was introduced by pet traders.

Crocodiles

  • Cuban crocodile, Crocodylus rhombifer
  • American crocodile, Crocodylus acutus

Caiman

  • Spectacled caiman, Caiman crocodilus (I)

Snakes

Cuban lesser racer
Caraiba andreae morenoi
Cayo Coco
Cuban curly-tailed lizard
Leiocephalus carinatus labrossytus
Playa Larga

References

  1. ^ Alfonso, Yasel U. "A Newly Discovered Population of the Cuban Ameiva, Ameiva auberi (Sauria Teiidae)".

Sources

  • Cuban Fauna: The Peculiar Sign of Crocodiles
  • Endangered Amphibians of Central America
  • Reptilia Species
  • Amphibia Species
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