Priority Species

(Information from "Threatened Vertebrates of Swaziland", by A Monadjem, R C Boycott, V Parker and J Culverwell, 2003.)

Vulnerable

Boidae (pythons and boas)

   Python sebae natalensis Smith, 1840
   (Southern African python)
   (SiSwati: inhlatfu)
   Swaziland Status: Vulnerable
   Southern African Red Data Status: Vulnerable
   International Red Data Status: Not listed

Crocodylidae (alligators and crocodiles)

   Crocodylus niloticus  Laurenti, 1768
   Swaziland Status: Vulnerable
   Southern African Red Data Status: Vulnerable
   International Red Data Status: Not listed

Near Threatened

Testudinidae (terrestrial tortoises)

   Kinixys natalensis  Hewitt, 1935
   (Natal hinged tortoise)
   Swaziland Status: Near Threatened
   Southern African Red Data Status: Rare
   International Red Data Status: Near Threatened

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