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Biodiversity of the reptile genera of
Lau Islands[Fiji]
excl. introduced, extinct, unconfirmed, and unnamed species
Species Endemic
species
Endemism
(species)
Species in % of all
reptile species in
Lau Islands
Lizards (Sauria)
Family Gekkonidae
(Typical Geckos)
Species Endemic
species
Endemism
(species)
Species in % of all
reptile species in
Lau Islands
Gehyra (Four-clawed Geckos) 1 0 0.0 % 6.3 %
Lepidodactylus (Scaly-toed Geckos) 1 0 0.0 % 6.3 %
Nactus (Hook-toed Geckos) 1 0 0.0 % 6.3 %
Family Iguanidae
(Greater Iguanas)
Species Endemic
species
Endemism
(species)
Species in % of all
reptile species in
Lau Islands
Brachylophus (Fiji Iguanas) 1 1 100.0 % 6.3 %
Family Scincidae
(Skinks)
Species Endemic
species
Endemism
(species)
Species in % of all
reptile species in
Lau Islands
Cryptoblepharus (Indo-Pacific Snake-eyed Skinks) 1 0 0.0 % 6.3 %
Emoia (Emo Skinks) 5 0 0.0 % 31.3 %
Leiolopisma (Indo-Pacific Ground Skinks) 1 1 100.0 % 6.3 %
Lipinia (Indo-Pacific Striped Skinks) 1 0 0.0 % 6.3 %
Snakes (Serpentes)
Family Boidae
(Typical Boas)
Species Endemic
species
Endemism
(species)
Species in % of all
reptile species in
Lau Islands
Candoia (Pacific Boas) 1 0 0.0 % 6.3 %
Family Elapidae_2
(Sea Snakes)
Species Endemic
species
Endemism
(species)
Species in % of all
reptile species in
Lau Islands
Laticauda (Sea Kraits) 2 0 0.0 % 12.5 %
Turtles (Testudines)
Family Cheloniidae
(Hard-shelled Sea Turtles)
Species Endemic
species
Endemism
(species)
Species in % of all
reptile species in
Lau Islands
Caretta (Loggerhead Sea Turtle) 1 0 0.0 % 6.3 %