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Biodiversity of the reptile genera of
Kyrgyzstan
excl. introduced, extinct, unconfirmed, and unnamed species
Species Endemic
species
Endemism
(species)
Species in % of all
reptile species in
Kyrgyzstan
Lizards (Sauria)
Family Agamidae
(Agamas and Dragons)
Species Endemic
species
Endemism
(species)
Species in % of all
reptile species in
Kyrgyzstan
Laudakia (Asian Rock Agamas) 2 0 0.0 % 5.7 %
Phrynocephalus (Toad-headed Agamas) 2 0 0.0 % 5.7 %
Trapelus (Afro-Asian Ground Agamas) 1 0 0.0 % 2.9 %
Family Anguidae
(Slowworms. etc.)
Species Endemic
species
Endemism
(species)
Species in % of all
reptile species in
Kyrgyzstan
Pseudopus (Eurasian Glass Lizard) 1 0 0.0 % 2.9 %
Family Gekkonidae
(Typical Geckos)
Species Endemic
species
Endemism
(species)
Species in % of all
reptile species in
Kyrgyzstan
Altiphylax (Mountain Pygmy Geckos) 1 1 100.0 % 2.9 %
Mediodactylus (Mediterranean Bent-toed Geckos) 2 1 50.0 % 5.7 %
Family Lacertidae
(Typical Lizards)
Species Endemic
species
Endemism
(species)
Species in % of all
reptile species in
Kyrgyzstan
Eremias (Desert and Steppe Runners) 7 1 14.3 % 20.0 %
Lacerta (Eurasian Green Lizards) 1 0 0.0 % 2.9 %
Family Scincidae
(Skinks)
Species Endemic
species
Endemism
(species)
Species in % of all
reptile species in
Kyrgyzstan
Ablepharus (Eurasian Snake-eyed Skinks) 1 0 0.0 % 2.9 %
Asymblepharus (Central Asian Mountain Skinks) 2 0 0.0 % 5.7 %
Eumeces (Afro-Asian Long-legged Skinks) 1 0 0.0 % 2.9 %
Family Varanidae
(Monitor Lizards)
Species Endemic
species
Endemism
(species)
Species in % of all
reptile species in
Kyrgyzstan
Varanus (Monitor Lizards) 1 0 0.0 % 2.9 %
Snakes (Serpentes)
Family Boidae
(Typical Boas)
Species Endemic
species
Endemism
(species)
Species in % of all
reptile species in
Kyrgyzstan
Eryx (Sand Boas) 1 0 0.0 % 2.9 %
Family Colubridae
(Typical Snakes)
Species Endemic
species
Endemism
(species)
Species in % of all
reptile species in
Kyrgyzstan
Elaphe (Palearctic-Oriental Rat Snakes) 1 0 0.0 % 2.9 %
Hemorrhois (Palearctic Whip Snakes) 1 0 0.0 % 2.9 %
Platyceps (Flat-headed Whip Snakes) 2 0 0.0 % 5.7 %
Spalerosophis (Diadem Snakes) 1 0 0.0 % 2.9 %
Family Lamprophiidae
(House Snakes. etc.)
Species Endemic
species
Endemism
(species)
Species in % of all
reptile species in
Kyrgyzstan
Psammophis (Old World Sand Snakes and Grass Snakes) 1 0 0.0 % 2.9 %
Family Viperidae
(Vipers)
Species Endemic
species
Endemism
(species)
Species in % of all
reptile species in
Kyrgyzstan
Gloydius (Mamushis) 3 1 33.3 % 8.6 %
Macrovipera (Giant Vipers) 1 0 0.0 % 2.9 %
Vipera (Typical Vipers or Adders) 1 0 0.0 % 2.9 %
Turtles (Testudines)
Family Testudinidae
(Tortoises)
Species Endemic
species
Endemism
(species)
Species in % of all
reptile species in
Kyrgyzstan
Testudo (Palearctic Tortoises) 1 0 0.0 % 2.9 %