Reptiles and Amphibians No Longer in Canada
Three reptiles, all once native to BC, have disappeared from Canada, although they still exist in the western United States.
| Common Name | Scientific Name | Gone From |
|---|---|---|
| Western Pond Turtle | Actinemys marmorata | British Columbia |
| Pygmy Horned Lizard | Phrynosoma douglasii | British Columbia |
| Pacific Gophersnake | Pituophis catenifer catenifer | British Columbia |
One amphibian might also be extinct in Canada, the northern cricket frog (Acris crepitans) of Ontario. The province is at the northern fringe of the frog's extensive range in North America.
Western Pond Turtle
Provincial Losses
At the provincial level, extirpations of reptiles and amphibians have all happened in Ontario, where three species are no longer found.
| Common Name | Scientific Name | Gone From |
|---|---|---|
| Timber Rattlesnake | Crotalus horridus | Ontario |
| Tiger Salamander | Ambystoma tigrinum | Ontario |
| Spring Salamander | Gyrinophilus porphyriticus | Ontario |