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Animal group · Reptiles & Amphibians

Endangered reptiles & amphibians

This view groups threatened reptiles and amphibians together — sea turtles, crocodilians, and tortoises alongside frogs, salamanders, and the axolotl. Amphibians in particular face severe global declines linked to habitat loss and disease.

Each record shows its IUCN category and links to authoritative sources such as NOAA Fisheries and Animal Diversity Web.

65 records in this view · last reviewed

Amphibians are among the most threatened groups on Earth. This view includes one Extinct-in-the-Wild record, shown so the full range of outcomes is visible.

Data limitations

  • These are educational summaries, not the official assessment. Conservation status can change as new science and threats emerge.
  • We show the global IUCN Red List category. National and local status can differ from the global category.
  • Each record shows a last-verified date and a data-confidence flag so you can see how current and how checked it is.
  • Always verify the current status on the official IUCN Red List and the relevant national wildlife authority. FaunaHub does not replace conservation authorities.

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Reptiles & Amphibians records

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why are amphibians so threatened?
Amphibians are highly sensitive to habitat change, pollution, and disease — particularly the chytrid fungus, which has driven steep declines worldwide. Many are now assessed as Critically Endangered or worse.
Are sea turtles reptiles?
Yes. Sea turtles are marine reptiles. Several species, such as the hawksbill and Kemp's ridley, are assessed as Critically Endangered, while the green turtle was reassessed globally as Least Concern in 2025.
What does Extinct in the Wild mean here?
It means the species survives only in captivity or as an introduced population outside its natural range. The Kihansi spray toad is one such example, now the focus of a captive-breeding and reintroduction effort.

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