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Endangered (EN) species are considered to be facing a very high risk of extinction the wild. In September 2016, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) listed 382 endangered reptile species. [1] Of all evaluated reptile species, 7.4% are listed as endangered. The IUCN also lists nine reptile subspecies as endangered.
The IUCN also lists 12 reptile subspecies as critically endangered. Of the subpopulations of reptiles evaluated by the IUCN, ten species subpopulations have been assessed as critically endangered. Additionally 910 reptile species (18% of those evaluated) are listed as data deficient , meaning there is not sufficient information for a full ...
See: List of endangered reptiles, List of critically endangered reptiles. Vulnerable, endangered and critically endangered species are collectively referred to as threatened species by the IUCN. Additionally 910 reptile species (18% of those evaluated) are listed as data deficient , meaning there is insufficient information for a full ...
The World's 100 most threatened species [1] is a compilation of the most threatened animals, plants, and fungi in the world. It was the result of a collaboration between over 8,000 scientists from the International Union for Conservation of Nature Species Survival Commission (IUCN SSC), along with the Zoological Society of London . [ 2 ]
Barbour's map turtle (Graptemys barbouri) VU; Cagle's map turtle (Graptemys caglei) EN; Yellow-blotched map turtle (Graptemys flavimaculata) VU; Pascagoula map turtle (Graptemys gibbonsi) EN. Pearl River map turtle (Graptemys pearlensis) EN, [2] species not recognized by SSAR [3] Ringed map turtle (Graptemys oculifera) VU
The varieties of snakes that most often cause serious snakebites depend on the region of the world. In Africa, the most dangerous species include black mambas , puff adders , and carpet vipers . In the Middle East, the species of greatest concern are carpet vipers and elapids ; in Central and South America, Bothrops (including the terciopelo or ...
Guatemala neckband snake (Scaphiodontophis annulatus) Common neckband snake (Scaphiodontophis venustissimus) Black-banded snake (Scolecophis atrocinctus) Green rat snake (Senticolis triaspis) White-striped snake (Sibynophis bivittatus) Chinese many-tooth snake (Sibynophis chinensis) Collared black-headed snake (Sibynophis collaris)
This species is listed as "Endangered" by the IUCN on the basis that this species has an extent of occurrence and area of occupancy both unlikely to exceed 300 km 2 (120 sq mi), it is known from two locations at risk from harvesting for the international pet trade and as a local delicacy, and there is a continuing decline in the number of ...