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Biodiversity of the reptile families of   
Mauritius

excl. introduced, extinct, unconfirmed, and unnamed species
Genera Endemic
genera
Endemism
(genera)
Species Endemic
species
Endemism
(species)
Species in %
of all species
of the region
Lizards (Sauria)
Gekkonidae (Typical Geckos) 3 0 0.0 % 9 7 77.8 % 45.00 %
Scincidae (Skinks) 3 1 33.3 % 4 4 100.0 % 20.00 %
Snakes (Serpentes)
Bolyeriidae (Mascarene Boas) 1 1 100.0 % 1 1 100.0 % 5.00 %
Elapidae (Cobras, Mambas, Sea Snakes, etc.) 1 0 0.0 % 1 0 0.0 % 5.00 %
Turtles (Testudines)
Cheloniidae (Hard-shelled Sea Turtles) 4 0 0.0 % 4 0 0.0 % 20.00 %
Dermochelyidae (Leatherback Sea Turtle) 1 0 0.0 % 1 0 0.0 % 5.00 %