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Biodiversity of the reptile genera of
Niue
excl. introduced, extinct, unconfirmed, and unnamed species
Species Endemic
species
Endemism
(species)
Species in % of all
reptile species in
Niue
Lizards (Sauria)
Family Gekkonidae
(Typical Geckos)
Species Endemic
species
Endemism
(species)
Species in % of all
reptile species in
Niue
Gehyra (Four-clawed Geckos) 1 0 0.0 % 8.3 %
Lepidodactylus (Scaly-toed Geckos) 1 0 0.0 % 8.3 %
Nactus (Hook-toed Geckos) 1 0 0.0 % 8.3 %
Family Scincidae
(Skinks)
Species Endemic
species
Endemism
(species)
Species in % of all
reptile species in
Niue
Cryptoblepharus (Indo-Pacific Snake-eyed Skinks) 1 0 0.0 % 8.3 %
Emoia (Emo Skinks) 3 0 0.0 % 25.0 %
Lipinia (Indo-Pacific Striped Skinks) 1 0 0.0 % 8.3 %
Snakes (Serpentes)
Family Elapidae_2
(Sea Snakes)
Species Endemic
species
Endemism
(species)
Species in % of all
reptile species in
Niue
Laticauda (Sea Kraits) 2 0 0.0 % 16.7 %
Turtles (Testudines)
Family Cheloniidae
(Hard-shelled Sea Turtles)
Species Endemic
species
Endemism
(species)
Species in % of all
reptile species in
Niue
Chelonia (Green Sea Turtle) 1 0 0.0 % 8.3 %
Eretmochelys (Hawksbill Sea Turtle) 1 0 0.0 % 8.3 %