REVIEW THE HERPETOFAUNA OF CAN GIO MANGROVE BIOSPHERE RESERVE

Abstract

The herpetofauna of Can Gio Mangrove Biopshere Reserve was reviewed based on the results of Hoang Duc Dat et al. (1997). 9 species, including two amphibians and 7 reptiles, were added to the previous checklist; three reptiles were also removed from old checklist. The herpetofauna of this area was confirmed with 46 species, including 11 amphibians and 35 reptiles. 12 of them (26,1%) are precious species which are listed in the Red Data Book of Vietnam (2007) (12 species), and the Govermenttal Decree No. 32/2006/NĐ-CP (2006) (6 species). Scientific name and taxonomy of these species are updated.