List of reptiles of Florida

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The American alligator is the state reptile of Florida.

This is a list of reptiles which are found in the U.S. state of Florida. This list includes both native and introduced species. Introduced species are put on this list only if they have an established population (large breeding population, numerous specimens caught, invasive, etc.). Three out of the four orders of reptiles can be found in Florida, with the order Rhynchocephalia (tuataras) being absent. Though many sources have different amounts (due to introduced species), this lists 118 species, which is about right. [1]

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Testudines

This order includes all the freshwater and sea turtles, as well as the land tortoises. Overall, 26 species can be found. Florida has many turtles, but only one species of tortoise. [2]

Emydids

Snapping turtles

Mud turtles

Softshells

Leatherback

Sea turtles

Tortoises

Crocodilians

There are three species of Crocodilians found in Florida. They are the largest reptiles and the largest predators of the state.

Alligators

Crocodiles

Squamates (suborder Lacertilia)

The squamates are by far the largest reptile order. It is therefore divided into suborders. Lizards may be the most numerous reptiles in the state, though many species were introduced.

Phrynosomatidae

Leiocephalidae

Agamidae

Dactyloidae

Iguanidae

Corytophanidae

Chamaeleonidae

Varanidae

Teiidae

Gekkota

Scincidae

Anguidae

Amphisbaenids

Squamates (suborder Serpentes)

This suborder includes all kinds of snakes. There are many snakes in Florida, some venomous and others non-venomous, and unlike lizards, most are native. For photos of native snakes see List of snakes of Florida.

Blind snakes

Boidae

Colubrids

Elapids

Pythons

Vipers

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Atlas of Amphibians and Reptiles in Florida". Archived from the original on 2018-09-09. Retrieved 2018-09-09.
  2. ↑ "Species of Sea Turtles Found in Florida".
  3. 1 2 "MTN 101:23-25 the First Records of Olive Ridleys in Florida, USA".
  4. ↑ "Chameleons - Everglades CISMA". 21 September 2022.
  5. ↑ "Nonnatives - Nile Monitor". Archived from the original on 2018-06-11. Retrieved 2018-06-06.
  6. ↑ (Campbell, 2003; Enge et al. 2004).
  7. ↑ "NAS - Invasive Species FactSheet: Varanus niloticus (Nile monitor)". Nonindenous Aquatic Species. USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, FL: United States Geological Survey. Archived from the original on 2009-05-09.
  8. ↑ "Everglades CISMA". Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2011-10-11.
  9. ↑ Hofmeyer, Erik (10 June 2008). "Homestead ARB home to diverse array of wildlife". Homestead Air Reserve Base News. Homestead Air Reserve Base. Archived from the original on 17 May 2009. Retrieved 15 December 2013.
  10. ↑ "Argentine black and white tegu". Archived from the original on 2018-05-25. Retrieved 2018-06-06.
  11. ↑ "Nonnatives - Giant Day Gecko". Archived from the original on 2018-10-20. Retrieved 2018-06-24.

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