The leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea ), sometimes called the lute turtle or leathery turtle or simply the luth, is the largest of all living turtles and the heaviest non-crocodilian reptile, reaching lengths of up to 1.8 metres and...
The loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta ), is a species of oceanic turtle distributed throughout the world. It is a marine reptile, belonging to the family Cheloniidae. The average loggerhead measures around 90 cm (35 in) in carapace length when...
The olive ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea ), also known commonly as the Pacific ridley sea turtle, is a species of turtle in the family Cheloniidae. The species is the second-smallest and most abundant of all sea turtles found in the world....
The yellow anaconda (Eunectes notaeus ), also known as the Paraguayan anaconda, is a boa species endemic to southern South America. It is one of the largest snakes in the world but smaller than its close relative, the green anaconda. Like all boas...
Crotalus durissus is a highly venomous pit viper species found in South America. It is the most widely distributed member of its genus. Currently, seven subspecies are recognized.
The Broad-snouted caiman (Caiman latirostris) is a medium-sized crocodilian found in South America. The most notable physical characteristic of this species is the broad snout derived from its name. The snout is well adapted to rip through the dense...
The Urutu (Bothrops alternatus) is a highly venomous pit viper species found in South America. Within its range, it is an important cause of snakebite. The common names of this snake urutu and wutu refer to the crescent markings on its body.
The Parrot snake (Leptophis ahaetulla) is a medium-sized slender snake, a member of the family Colubridae. It is found only in Central America and northern South America.
Xenodon merremii, also known commonly as Wagler's snake, is a species of snake in the subfamily Dipsadinae of the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to South America and is widespread in the eastern half of the continent.
Boa constrictor, also called the red-tailed boa or the common boa, is a species of large, non-venomous, heavy-bodied snake that is frequently kept and bred in captivity. The boa constrictor is a member of the family Boidae, found in tropical South...
D'Orbigny's slider or the black-bellied slider (Trachemys dorbigni ), commonly known in Brazil as tartaruga-tigre or tartaruga-tigre-d'água (which mean "tiger turtle" and "water tiger turtle" in Portuguese), is a species of water turtle in the...
Bothrops neuwiedi is a highly venomous pit viper species endemic to South America. This relatively small snake has a wide range and is a major source of snakebite in Argentina. It was named after German naturalist Prince Maximilian of Wied-Neuwied...
The Argentine snake-necked turtle (Hydromedusa tectifera ), also known commonly as the South American snake-necked turtle is a species of turtle in the family Chelidae. The species is known for the long neck to which its common names refer. Despite...
Tantilla melanocephala, commonly known as the black-headed snake, is a species of small colubrid snake endemic to Central America and South America.
The black spine-neck swamp turtle (Acanthochelys spixii ), also commonly known as the spiny-neck turtle or Spix's sideneck turtle, is a species of turtle in the family Chelidae. The species is endemic to South America, specially in the Southern Cone...
Philodryas aestiva is a species of snake of the family Colubridae. It is commonly known as the Brazilian green racer and the common green racer.
Wiegmann's tree lizard, Anisolepis undulatus, is a species of lizard in the family Leiosauridae. The species is endemic to South America.
Vanderhaege's toad-headed turtle (Mesoclemmys vanderhaegei) is a species of turtle in the family Chelidae. The species is endemic to South America.
Thamnodynastes hypoconia is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to South America.
Paraphimophis is a genus of snake in the family Colubridae that contains the sole species Paraphimophis rusticus. It is commonly known as the Culebra.It is found in South America.
Helicops infrataeniatus is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. It is found in South America especially in the south of Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay.
Taeniophallus occipitalis is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. It is widely distribution in South America and occurs from northeastern Peru and Colombia south and east to large parts of Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, and northern...
Teius oculatus is a species of lizard found in Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Argentina.
Calamodontophis paucidens is a species of snakes in the family Colubridae. The species is endemic to South America.
Darwin's ringed worm lizard (Amphisbaena darwinii) is a species of amphisbaenian in the family Amphisbaenidae. The species is endemic to South America.
The Rio Grande do Sul blind snake (Epictia munoai ) is a species of snake in the family Leptotyphlopidae. The species is endemic to southern South America.
Leposternon microcephalum, also known commonly as the smallhead worm lizard, is a species of amphisbaenian in the family Amphisbaenidae in the reptilian order Squamata. The species is endemic to South America.
Trachemys dorbigni dorbigni, also known as the Southern D'Orbigny's slider or simply Orbigny's slider, is a relative of the pond slider.
Contomastix lacertoides, Bibron's whiptail, is a species of teiid lizard found in Uruguay and Brazil.
Cercosaura schreibersii, known commonly as Schreibers's many-fingered teiid or the long-tailed little lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The species is endemic to South America.
King's worm lizard (Amphisbaena kingii) is a species of worm lizard in the family Amphisbaenidae. The species is endemic to South America.
The white-headed worm lizard (Amphisbaena leucocephala ) is a worm lizard species in the family Amphisbaenidae. It is found in Brazil and Uruguay.
The Uruguay marked gecko (Homonota uruguayensis ) is a species of gecko. It lives in Uruguay and southernmost Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul).
