Mexico is the most diverse
country in the world regarding number of reptile species. So far,
close to 720 species have been described here.
Crocodiles, Alligators,
Caimans and Allies (Crocodylia)
Members
of this group are distributed mostly the world's tropics. However
a few species range through subtropics to temperate zones. Three
living families are recognized with 23 species.
Mexico: 2 families (Crocodylidae, Alligatoridae), 3 species
Turtles, Tortoises,
and Terrapins (Testudines)
Members
of this group are distributed worldwide through temperate, subtropical
and tropical regions. The 12 living families contain around 260
species worldwide.
Lizards
(Squamata - Sauria)
Lizards are found almost worldwide, except some oceanic island and
high altitudes. This group has over 3.000 species.
Snakes
(Squamata - Serpentes)
Snakes
are found almost worldwide, except some oceanic island and high
altitudes. There are some 11 families with around 2400 species.
