List of reptiles of Ghana

This is a list of the reptile species recorded in Ghana. There are 154 reptile species in Ghana, of which 1 is critically endangered, 1 is endangered, 2 are vulnerable and 2 are near-threatened. This list is derived from the Reptile Database which lists species of reptile and includes those reptiles that have recently been classified as extinct (since 1500 AD). The taxonomy and naming of the individual species is based on those currently used by The Reptile Database as of the 20th of September 2011 and supplemented by the Common Names and taxonomy from the IUCN where no Reptile Database article was available.

The following tags are used to highlight specific species' conservation status as assessed by the IUCN:

EX Extinct No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died.
EW Extinct in the wild Known only to survive in captivity or as a naturalized populations well outside its previous range.
CR Critically Endangered The species is in imminent risk of extinction in the wild.
EN Endangered The species is facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
VU Vulnerable The species is facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
NT Near Threatened The species does not meet any of the criteria that would categorise it as risking extinction but it is likely to do so in the future.

Order: Testudines (Turtles)

Order: Squamata (Snakes & Lizards)

Order: Crocodylidae (Crocodiles & relatives)

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