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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 %