The Herpetofauna of the Insular Systems of Mexico

The herpetofauna of the insular systems Mexico is composed 226 species, which 14 are anurans, two salamanders, and 210 reptiles, comprised crocodilians, 195 squamates, 13 turtles. Although surface Mexican islands only 0.26% territorial extension, these species constitute 16.1% Mexico’s documented 1405 species. We classified into five physiographic regions: Pacific Baja California; Gulf Tropical Pacific; Mexico; Caribbean. highest richness among regions in California, with 108 lowest 40 for California 46 those Mexico. identified introduced risk wildfires, climate change, urban/tourist development as main environmental threats impinging on In addition, we assessed conservation status native by comparing SEMARNAT (NOM-059), IUCN Red List, Environmental Vulnerability Score (EVS) systems. comparison showed that NOM-059 seriously underestimate degree threat endemics, being particularly concerning known from their respective type localities. EVS system proved to be practical indicated 94 have a high vulnerability status, 62 medium 56 low status. Relative Herpetofaunal Priority system, contrasts number endemic threatened different areas, indicates priority Islands followed Pacific. Finally, discussed completeness Natural Protected Areas country; result outstanding since already close achieving goal having all under some federal protection.