Eretmochelys imbricata

Family: Cheloniidae

Common Name: Hawksbill sea turtle

Endemic: No

IUCN Status: Critically endangered

A critically endangered sea turtle. The appearance is similar to many sea turtles, but has a very sharp beak. They are an omnivorous species that enjoys eating sponges and jellies.

Chelonia mydas

Family: Cheloniidae

Common Name: Green sea turtle

Endemic: No

IUCN Status: Endangered

A very large sea turtle. Its range extends throughout tropical and subtropical areas. Adults inhabit shallow lagoons and feed mostly on seagrass.

Lepidochelys olivacea

Family: Cheloniidae

Common Name: Olive ridley sea turtle

Endemic: No

IUCN Status: Vulnerable

A medium size turtle found in warm and tropical waters. The carapace is heart shaped and can grow to 60-70 cm.

Dermochelys coriacea

Family: Dermochelyidae

Common Name: Leatherback turtle

Endemic: No

IUCN Status: Vulnerable

One of the largest living turtles. It is easily differentiated by its shell, which is covered by skin and oily flesh.

Hemidactylus frenatus

Family: Gekkonidae

Common Name: Tropical house gecko

Endemic: No

IUCN Status: Least concern

A common gecko that is nocturnal. Most geckos were spread through ships, as they hang around just about anywhere. They are non-venomous and bite if aggravated. It can lose its tail if necessary to escape a predator.

Urosaurus auriculatus

Family: Phrynosomatidae

Common Name: Socorro Island tree lizard

Endemic: Yes

IUCN Status: Endangered

This species is endemic to the island of Socorro. It is distributed throughout the island and absent from areas of erosion, due to the increase of sheep.