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List of reptiles of the Atlantic Ocean

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The reptiles that inhabit the Atlantic Ocean include six species of sea turtles. In addition, two species of crocodiles regularly venture into saltwater thanks to lingual glands that allow them to excrete salt. Finally, some other species of crocodilians, caimans, and alligators that live in the freshwater and brackish coastal waters of the Americas and Africa can temporarily enter the saltwater of the Atlantic Ocean.

Order: Testudines

Family: Dermochelyidae

Genus: Dermochelys Leatherback sea turtle, Dermochelys coriacea VU

Family: Cheloniidae

Genus: Caretta Loggerhead sea turtle, Caretta caretta VU Genus: Chelonia Green sea turtle, Chelonia mydas LC Genus: Eretmochelys Hawksbill sea turtle, Eretmochelys imbricata CR Genus: Lepidochelys Kemp's ridley sea turtle, Lepidochelys kempii CR Olive ridley sea turtle, Lepidochelys olivacea VU

Order: Crocodilia

Family: Crocodylidae

Genus: Crocodylus American crocodile, Crocodylus acutus VU Nile crocodile, Crocodylus niloticus LC

See also List of reptiles of the Mediterranean Sea

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In the classroom: List of reptiles of the Atlantic Ocean is common in secondary-school and first-year university syllabi. It links to neighbouring topics Atlantic Ocean-related lists, Fauna of the Atlantic Ocean, Lists of reptiles by location, so understanding it makes those chapters shorter.
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