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Biodiversity of the reptile genera of Russia excl. introduced, extinct, unconfirmed, and unnamed species |
Species |
Endemic species |
Endemism (species) |
Species in % of all reptile species in Russia |
Lizards (Sauria) | ||||
Family Agamidae (Agamas and Dragons) |
Species | Endemic species |
Endemism (species) |
Species in % of all reptile species in Russia |
Laudakia (Asian Rock Agamas) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 1.2 % |
Phrynocephalus (Toad-headed Agamas) | 4 | 0 | 0.0 % | 4.7 % |
Trapelus (Afro-Asian Ground Agamas) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 1.2 % |
Family Anguidae (Slowworms. etc.) |
Species | Endemic species |
Endemism (species) |
Species in % of all reptile species in Russia |
Anguis (Slowworms) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 % | 2.3 % |
Pseudopus (Eurasian Glass Lizard) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 1.2 % |
Family Gekkonidae (Typical Geckos) |
Species | Endemic species |
Endemism (species) |
Species in % of all reptile species in Russia |
Alsophylax (Lowland Pygmy Geckos) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 1.2 % |
Mediodactylus (Mediterranean Bent-toed Geckos) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 1.2 % |
Tenuidactylus (Central Asian Thin-toed Geckos) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 1.2 % |
Family Lacertidae (Typical Lizards) |
Species | Endemic species |
Endemism (species) |
Species in % of all reptile species in Russia |
Darevskia (Caucasian Rock Lizards) | 9 | 0 | 0.0 % | 10.5 % |
Eremias (Desert and Steppe Runners) | 5 | 0 | 0.0 % | 5.8 % |
Lacerta (Eurasian Green Lizards) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 % | 3.5 % |
Takydromus (Oriental Grass Lizards) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 % | 2.3 % |
Zootoca (Viviparous Lizard) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 1.2 % |
Family Scincidae (Skinks) |
Species | Endemic species |
Endemism (species) |
Species in % of all reptile species in Russia |
Eumeces (Afro-Asian Long-legged Skinks) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 1.2 % |
Plestiodon (Blue-tailed Skinks) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 1.2 % |
Snakes (Serpentes) | ||||
Family Boidae (Typical Boas) |
Species | Endemic species |
Endemism (species) |
Species in % of all reptile species in Russia |
Eryx (Sand Boas) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 % | 2.3 % |
Family Colubridae (Typical Snakes) |
Species | Endemic species |
Endemism (species) |
Species in % of all reptile species in Russia |
Coronella (Palearctic Smooth Snakes) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 1.2 % |
Dolichophis (Greater Whip Snakes) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 % | 2.3 % |
Eirenis (Middle Eastern Dwarf Snakes) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 % | 2.3 % |
Elaphe (Palearctic-Oriental Rat Snakes) | 6 | 0 | 0.0 % | 7.0 % |
Euprepiophis (East Asian Rat Snakes) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 1.2 % |
Hebius (Oriental Equatorial Keelbacks) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 1.2 % |
Hemorrhois (Palearctic Whip Snakes) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 1.2 % |
Lycodon (Oriental Wolf Snakes) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 % | 2.3 % |
Natrix (Eurasian Keelbacks) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 % | 2.3 % |
Oocatochus (Red-backed Rat Snake) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 1.2 % |
Orientocoluber (North Asian Whip Snake) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 1.2 % |
Platyceps (Flat-headed Whip Snakes) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 1.2 % |
Rhabdophis (Asian Keelbacks) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 1.2 % |
Telescopus (Cat Snakes & Tiger Snakes) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 1.2 % |
Zamenis (Western Palearctic Rat Snakes) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 % | 2.3 % |
Family Elapidae_2 (Sea Snakes) |
Species | Endemic species |
Endemism (species) |
Species in % of all reptile species in Russia |
Hydrophis (Typical Sea Snakes) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 1.2 % |
Laticauda (Sea Kraits) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 1.2 % |
Family Lamprophiidae (House Snakes. etc.) |
Species | Endemic species |
Endemism (species) |
Species in % of all reptile species in Russia |
Malpolon (Montpellier Snakes) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 1.2 % |
Family Typhlopidae (Typical Blind Snakes) |
Species | Endemic species |
Endemism (species) |
Species in % of all reptile species in Russia |
Xerotyphlops (Desert Blind Snakes) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 1.2 % |
Family Viperidae (Vipers) |
Species | Endemic species |
Endemism (species) |
Species in % of all reptile species in Russia |
Gloydius (Mamushis) | 6 | 0 | 0.0 % | 7.0 % |
Macrovipera (Giant Vipers) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 1.2 % |
Vipera (Typical Vipers or Adders) | 8 | 2 | 25.0 % | 9.3 % |
Turtles (Testudines) | ||||
Family Cheloniidae (Hard-shelled Sea Turtles) |
Species | Endemic species |
Endemism (species) |
Species in % of all reptile species in Russia |
Caretta (Loggerhead Sea Turtle) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 1.2 % |
Family Dermochelyidae (Leatherback Sea Turtle) |
Species | Endemic species |
Endemism (species) |
Species in % of all reptile species in Russia |
Dermochelys (Leatherback Sea Turtle) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 1.2 % |
Family Emydidae (Western Pond Turtles) |
Species | Endemic species |
Endemism (species) |
Species in % of all reptile species in Russia |
Emys (European Pond Turtles) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 1.2 % |
Family Geoemydidae (Eastern Pond Turtles) |
Species | Endemic species |
Endemism (species) |
Species in % of all reptile species in Russia |
Mauremys (Stripe-necked Turtles) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 1.2 % |
Family Testudinidae (Tortoises) |
Species | Endemic species |
Endemism (species) |
Species in % of all reptile species in Russia |
Testudo (Palearctic Tortoises) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 1.2 % |
Family Trionychidae (Softshell Turtles) |
Species | Endemic species |
Endemism (species) |
Species in % of all reptile species in Russia |
Pelodiscus (East Asian Softshell Turtles) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 1.2 % |