Reptiles
Cold-blooded, scaled vertebrates including snakes, lizards, turtles, and crocodilians found on every continent but Antarctica.

Emerald Tree Boa
Corallus caninus
ReptileThe emerald tree boa is a non-venomous constrictor found in the rainforest canopy of the Amazon basin, spending nearly its entire life coiled in trees.

Green Iguana
Iguana iguana
ReptileThe green iguana is a large arboreal lizard native to Central and South America, often found basking on branches overhanging rivers and streams.

King Cobra
Ophiophagus hannah
ReptileThe king cobra is the world's longest venomous snake, found across the forests of South and Southeast Asia, and is unusual among snakes for building a nest to guard its eggs.

Leatherback Sea Turtle
Dermochelys coriacea
ReptileThe leatherback is the largest sea turtle species in the world and the only one without a hard bony shell, ranging farther into cold water than any other reptile.

Nile Crocodile
Crocodylus niloticus
ReptileThe Nile crocodile is Africa's largest crocodilian and one of the continent's most feared apex predators, ambushing prey at the water's edge across rivers, lakes, and wetlands.

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake
Crotalus atrox
ReptileThe western diamondback rattlesnake is one of the most dangerous and widely-distributed venomous snakes in North America, easily identified by the diamond pattern along its back.
Reptiles FAQs
How many reptiles are listed here?
This page currently features 6 species, and more are added regularly as the dataset grows.
What is the most popular animal in this list?
Nile Crocodile is currently the most popular animal in Reptiles.
Are any of these animals endangered?
Yes — 2 of the 6 species listed are classified as vulnerable, endangered, or critically endangered.
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