List of reptiles of Finland
This is a list of reptiles of Finland. There are five species and all are protected by law. Currently Coronella austriaca is classified as vulnerable.[1]
Lizards
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Slow worm (Anguis fragilis) |
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Viviparous lizard (Zootoca vivipara) |
Snakes
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Common adder (Vipera berus) |
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Grass snake (Natrix natrix) |
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Smooth snake (Coronella austriaca) |
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Sources
[edit]- THE REPTILES OF FINLAND Abstract of the article: Marika Rökman: Suomen luonnonvaraiset matelijat, Herpetomania vol.5.no.3-4/1996 pp.5-13
- Cox, N.A. and Temple, H.J. 2009. European Red List of Reptiles. Luxembourg: Office for Official Publications of the European Communities ISBN 978-92-79-11357-4