Reptiles of Benin
2 species of reptiles on file have openly licensed sighting records from Benin.
Turtles and tortoisesCrocodiliansAll reptilesAll animals in Benin
Which reptiles are recorded in Benin?
Most looked-up first.
Green turtle
Chelonia mydas
Nile crocodile
Crocodylus niloticus
Full list
| Common name | Scientific name | Family | Status | Records here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green turtle | Chelonia mydas | Cheloniidae | Least Concern | 57 |
| Nile crocodile | Crocodylus niloticus | Crocodylidae | Least Concern | 67 |
Counted from CC0 and CC BY occurrence records on GBIF, which include captive and introduced animals. See the methodology.