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Biodiversity of the reptile genera of Namoluk Atoll[Micronesia] excl. introduced, extinct, unconfirmed, and unnamed species |
Species |
Endemic species |
Endemism (species) |
Species in % of all reptile species in Namoluk Atoll |
Lizards (Sauria) | ||||
Family Gekkonidae (Typical Geckos) |
Species | Endemic species |
Endemism (species) |
Species in % of all reptile species in Namoluk Atoll |
Gehyra (Four-clawed Geckos) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 % | 12.5 % |
Lepidodactylus (Scaly-toed Geckos) | 3 | 1 | 33.3 % | 18.8 % |
Nactus (Hook-toed Geckos) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 6.3 % |
Perochirus (Saw-tailed Geckos) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 6.3 % |
Family Scincidae (Skinks) |
Species | Endemic species |
Endemism (species) |
Species in % of all reptile species in Namoluk Atoll |
Emoia (Emo Skinks) | 4 | 0 | 0.0 % | 25.0 % |
Eugongylus (Short-legged Giant Skinks) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 6.3 % |
Lamprolepis (Malay Archipelago Tree Skinks) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 6.3 % |
Lipinia (Indo-Pacific Striped Skinks) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 6.3 % |
Turtles (Testudines) | ||||
Family Cheloniidae (Hard-shelled Sea Turtles) |
Species | Endemic species |
Endemism (species) |
Species in % of all reptile species in Namoluk Atoll |
Chelonia (Green Sea Turtle) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 6.3 % |
Eretmochelys (Hawksbill Sea Turtle) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 6.3 % |