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Biodiversity of the reptile genera of
Hermit Islands[Papua New Guinea]
excl. introduced, extinct, unconfirmed, and unnamed species
Species Endemic
species
Endemism
(species)
Species in % of all
reptile species in
Hermit Islands
Lizards (Sauria)
Family Varanidae
(Monitor Lizards)
Species Endemic
species
Endemism
(species)
Species in % of all
reptile species in
Hermit Islands
Varanus (Monitor Lizards) 1 0 0.0 % 50.0 %
Turtles (Testudines)
Family Cheloniidae
(Hard-shelled Sea Turtles)
Species Endemic
species
Endemism
(species)
Species in % of all
reptile species in
Hermit Islands
Chelonia (Green Sea Turtle) 1 0 0.0 % 50.0 %