There are almost 200 species of reptiles and amphibians including at least 7 poisonous snakes, American crocodile Crocodylus acutus (V), brown caiman Caiman crocodilus, green iguana Iguana iguana, green turtle Chelonia mydas (E), loggerhead turtle Caretta caretta (E), and leatherback turtle Dermochelys coriacea (E). ❋ Unknown (2008)
The green turtle Chelonia mydas (EN), leatherback turtle Dermochelys coriacea (EN) and hawksbill turtle Eretmochelys imbricata (CR) also use the beaches quite extensively to nest. ❋ Unknown (2008)
There are also four turtle species: leatherback Dermochelys coriacea (CR), hawksbill Eretmochelys imbricata (CR), olive ridley Lepidochelys olivacea (EN) and loggerhead Caretta caretta (EN). ❋ Unknown (2009)
Two endangered species of turtle breed in the Baie du Lévrier: green Chelonia mydas (E) and hawksbill Eretmochelys imbricata (E), and three others occur: loggerhead Caretta caretta (V), leatherback Dermochelys coriacea (E) and olive ridley Lepidochelys olivacea. ❋ Unknown (2009)
In the Gamba complex of protected areas, it is noteworthy that all three species of African crocodiles are found (Crocodylus niloticus, Crocodylus cataphractus, Osteolaemis tetraspis) and at least four species of marine turtles frequent the beaches during the nesting season (Lepidochelys olivacea, Eretmochelys imbricata, Chelonia mydas, Dermochelys coriacea). ❋ Unknown (2008)
Open woodlands include mixed Acacia/broad-leaved woodland (Hyphaene coriacea and Ziziphus mucronata) and mixed Acacia woodland (Acacia nigrescens, A. gerrardii, A. tortilis, A. nilotica) which provide grazing and browsing for herbivores. ❋ Unknown (2008)
Grassland types include hydrophilous grassland on sandy riverine soils dominated by Acroceras macrum and Ischaemum arcuatum; high-lying grasslands on sand, a diverse fire-subclimax community, palm-veld with Hyphaene coriacea and Phoenix reclinata, another fire-subclimax community; Echinochloa floodplain grassland; and low-lying grasslands on clay. ❋ Unknown (2008)
Leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea), spotted turtle (Clemmys guttata), wood turtle (Clemmys insculpta), and eastern spiny softshell (Apalone spinifera). ❋ Unknown (2008)
There is a relatively high level of endemic or rare species: the endemic shrubs Acalypha elizabethae, and Bernardia laurentii, found only on the summit of Petit Piton, the rare shrubs Justicia carthaginensis and Piper reticulatum, the rare vines Gonolobus coriacea, Amphilophium paniculatum and Melothria pendula and a herb, Eipatorium microstemon. ❋ Unknown (2008)
Lake Erie water snake (Nerodia sipedon insularum) blue racer snake (Coluber constrictor foxii) leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) ❋ Unknown (2008)
Five sea turtles species (Caretta caretta, Chelonya midas, Dermochelys coriacea, Eretmochelys imbricata, and Lepidochelys olivacea) are found along this ecoregion and possibly use mangroves as feeding sites. ❋ Unknown (2008)
Other beaches on both the Caribbean and Pacific coasts also provide important nesting areas for hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata, CR), olive ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea, EN), and leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea, CR) sea turtles. ❋ Unknown (2008)
Species: Dermochelys coriacea - leatherback turtle ❋ Unknown (2008)
The Park is the main South African breeding ground for loggerhead Caretta caretta, and leatherback turtles Dermochelys coriacea, with estimated populations of 2,500 and 750 females respectively. ❋ Unknown (2008)
Threatened species found in the region such as crocodile (Crocodylus acutus), tapir (Tapirus bairdii), marine turtles (Chelonia mydas), Dermochelys coriacea, and the manatee (Trichecus manatus). ❋ Unknown (2008)
In the area north of Manaus, some of the more prominent tree species are Protium hebetatum, Eschweilera coriacea, E. wachenheimii, Manilkara bidentata, Rinorea guianensis, Pouteria engleri, Swartzia reticulata, Duckeodendron cestroides, and Qualea labouriauara. ❋ Unknown (2008)
They include four species of seals and three species of sea turtles that can be seen occasionally (among them Dermochelys coriacea, considered vulnerable by IUCN). ❋ Unknown (2008)
In Venezuela, the Leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) has its principle nesting zone along the northern coast of Paria peninsula, where densities of 2.8 nests/km2 have been recorded. ❋ Unknown (2008)
There are also eight rare species of tree: one found only on the summit of Petit Piton - the pencil cedar Juniperus barbadensis (CR), Ocotea coriacea, Guarea kuntheana, Krugiodendron ferreum, Picrasma excelsa, Forestiera eggersiana, Randis nitida and Myrcianthus fragrans. ❋ Unknown (2008)
Frequent species are: Taebuia chrysantha, Myrcianthes compressa, Margaritaria nobilis, Guapira ofersiana, Nectandra coriacea, Dendropanax arboreus, Inga macrantha, Eutherpe karsteniana and Bactris setulosa. ❋ Unknown (2008)
