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- The global species richness of reptiles exceeds 6 500 species.
- Canada has 42 species of terrestrial reptiles: 10 turtles, 25 snakes, and
seven lizards.
- Canadian waters provide habitat for two resident species of marine
reptiles — all turtles.
- Ontario contains the most reptile species (26).
- Less than half (43%, 18 species) of Canadian reptile species are
considered Secure.
- One-fifth (21%, nine species) of Canadian reptile species are considered
At Risk.
- Yukon Territory, Newfoundland, and Labrador have no reptile species.
- Only one reptile has more than 50% of its range in Canada (Northern
Alligator Lizard).
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