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Biodiversity of the reptile genera of Pakistan  excl. introduced, extinct, unconfirmed, and unnamed species |
Species |
Endemic species |
Endemism (species) |
Species in % of all reptile species in Pakistan |
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| Crocodilians (Crocodylia) | ||||
| Family Crocodylidae (Crocodiles) |
Species | Endemic species |
Endemism (species) |
Species in % of all reptile species in Pakistan |
| Crocodylus (Typical Crocodiles) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 0.5 % |
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| Lizards (Sauria) | ||||
| Family Agamidae (Agamas and Dragons) |
Species | Endemic species |
Endemism (species) |
Species in % of all reptile species in Pakistan |
| Bufoniceps (Rajasthan Toad-headed Agama) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 0.5 % |
| Calotes (Forest Agamas) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 % | 1.0 % |
| Japalura (Mountain Agamas) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 % | 1.0 % |
| Laudakia (Asian Rock Agamas) | 10 | 0 | 0.0 % | 5.1 % |
| Phrynocephalus (Toad-headed Agamas) | 6 | 0 | 0.0 % | 3.0 % |
| Saara (Eastern Spiny-tailed Agamas) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 % | 1.0 % |
| Trapelus (Afro-Asian Ground Agamas) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 % | 1.5 % |
| Family Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons) |
Species | Endemic species |
Endemism (species) |
Species in % of all reptile species in Pakistan |
| Chamaeleo (Typical Chameleons) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 0.5 % |
| Family Eublepharidae (Eyelid Geckos) |
Species | Endemic species |
Endemism (species) |
Species in % of all reptile species in Pakistan |
| Eublepharis (Southwest Asian Fat-tailed Geckos) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 0.5 % |
| Family Gekkonidae (Typical Geckos) |
Species | Endemic species |
Endemism (species) |
Species in % of all reptile species in Pakistan |
| Agamura (Persian Spider Geckos) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 0.5 % |
| Altiphylax (Mountain Pygmy Geckos) | 3 | 2 | 66.7 % | 1.5 % |
| Bunopus (South West Asian Tuberculated Geckos) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 0.5 % |
| Crossobamon (Fringe-toed Geckos) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 % | 1.0 % |
| Cyrtodactylus (Australasian Bent-toed Geckos) | 2 | 2 | 100.0 % | 1.0 % |
| Cyrtopodion (Palearctic Bent-toed Geckos) | 13 | 8 | 61.5 % | 6.6 % |
| Hemidactylus (Half-toed Geckos) | 10 | 2 | 20.0 % | 5.1 % |
| Mediodactylus (Mediterranean Bent-toed Geckos) | 3 | 3 | 100.0 % | 1.5 % |
| Microgecko (Southwest Asian Dwarf Geckos) | 2 | 1 | 50.0 % | 1.0 % |
| Rhinogecko (Swollen-nosed Geckos) | 2 | 1 | 50.0 % | 1.0 % |
| Family Lacertidae (Typical Lizards) |
Species | Endemic species |
Endemism (species) |
Species in % of all reptile species in Pakistan |
| Acanthodactylus (Fringe-toed Lizards) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 % | 1.5 % |
| Eremias (Desert and Steppe Runners) | 6 | 2 | 33.3 % | 3.0 % |
| Mesalina (Afro-Asian Desert Lizards) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 % | 1.0 % |
| Ophisops (Snake-eyed Lizards) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 % | 1.0 % |
| Family Phyllodactylidae (Leaf-toed Geckos) |
Species | Endemic species |
Endemism (species) |
Species in % of all reptile species in Pakistan |
| Ptyodactylus (Fan-toed Geckos) | 1 | 1 | 100.0 % | 0.5 % |
| Family Scincidae (Skinks) |
Species | Endemic species |
Endemism (species) |
Species in % of all reptile species in Pakistan |
| Ablepharus (Eurasian Snake-eyed Skinks) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 % | 1.0 % |
| Asymblepharus (Central Asian Mountain Skinks) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 % | 1.5 % |
| Chalcides (Cylindrical Skinks) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 0.5 % |
| Eumeces (Afro-Asian Long-legged Skinks) | 5 | 2 | 40.0 % | 2.5 % |
| Eurylepis (Asian Mole Skinks) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 0.5 % |
| Eutropis (South Asian Sun Skinks) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 % | 1.5 % |
| Lygosoma (Supple Skinks) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 0.5 % |
| Ophiomorus (South West Asian Snake Skinks) | 4 | 0 | 0.0 % | 2.0 % |
| Family Sphaerodactylidae (Least Geckos. etc.) |
Species | Endemic species |
Endemism (species) |
Species in % of all reptile species in Pakistan |
| Teratoscincus (Plate-tailed Geckos) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 % | 1.0 % |
| Family Varanidae (Monitor Lizards) |
Species | Endemic species |
Endemism (species) |
Species in % of all reptile species in Pakistan |
| Varanus (Monitor Lizards) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 % | 1.5 % |
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| Snakes (Serpentes) | ||||
| Family Boidae (Typical Boas) |
Species | Endemic species |
Endemism (species) |
Species in % of all reptile species in Pakistan |
| Eryx (Sand Boas) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 % | 1.5 % |
| Family Colubridae (Typical Snakes) |
Species | Endemic species |
Endemism (species) |
Species in % of all reptile species in Pakistan |
| Amphiesma (Buff-striped Keelback) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 0.5 % |
| Argyrogena (South Asian Whip Snakes) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 0.5 % |
| Boiga (Australasian Cat Snakes) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 0.5 % |
| Dendrelaphis (Bronzebacks) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 0.5 % |
| Eirenis (Middle Eastern Dwarf Snakes) | 3 | 2 | 66.7 % | 1.5 % |
| Fowlea (Fishing Keelbacks) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 % | 1.0 % |
| Hemorrhois (Palearctic Whip Snakes) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 0.5 % |
| Herpetoreas (Himalayan Mountain Keelbacks) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 % | 1.0 % |
| Lycodon (Oriental Wolf Snakes) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 % | 1.5 % |
| Lytorhynchus (Awl-headed Snakes) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 % | 1.5 % |
| Natrix (Eurasian Keelbacks) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 0.5 % |
| Oligodon (Kukri Snakes) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 % | 1.0 % |
| Platyceps (Flat-headed Whip Snakes) | 6 | 2 | 33.3 % | 3.0 % |
| Ptyas (Giant Rat Snakes) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 0.5 % |
| Sibynophis (Oriental Black-headed Snakes) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 0.5 % |
| Spalerosophis (Diadem Snakes) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 % | 1.5 % |
| Telescopus (Cat Snakes & Tiger Snakes) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 0.5 % |
| Xenochrophis (Oriental Painted Keelbacks) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 0.5 % |
| Family Elapidae_1 (Cobras. Mambas. etc.) |
Species | Endemic species |
Endemism (species) |
Species in % of all reptile species in Pakistan |
| Bungarus (Kraits) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 % | 1.0 % |
| Naja (Typical Cobras) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 % | 1.0 % |
| Ophiophagus (King Cobra) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 0.5 % |
| Family Elapidae_2 (Sea Snakes) |
Species | Endemic species |
Endemism (species) |
Species in % of all reptile species in Pakistan |
| Hydrophis (Typical Sea Snakes) | 12 | 0 | 0.0 % | 6.1 % |
| Microcephalophis (Small-headed Sea Snakes) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 % | 1.0 % |
| Family Homalopsidae (Australasian Mud Snakes) |
Species | Endemic species |
Endemism (species) |
Species in % of all reptile species in Pakistan |
| Mintonophis (Pakistani Mud Snake) | 1 | 1 | 100.0 % | 0.5 % |
| Family Lamprophiidae (House Snakes. etc.) |
Species | Endemic species |
Endemism (species) |
Species in % of all reptile species in Pakistan |
| Psammophis (Old World Sand Snakes and Grass Snakes) | 4 | 0 | 0.0 % | 2.0 % |
| Family Leptotyphlopidae (Thread Snakes) |
Species | Endemic species |
Endemism (species) |
Species in % of all reptile species in Pakistan |
| Myriopholis (Many-scaled Thread Snakes) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 % | 1.0 % |
| Family Pythonidae (Pythons) |
Species | Endemic species |
Endemism (species) |
Species in % of all reptile species in Pakistan |
| Python (Typical Pythons) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 0.5 % |
| Family Typhlopidae (Typical Blind Snakes) |
Species | Endemic species |
Endemism (species) |
Species in % of all reptile species in Pakistan |
| Argyrophis (Southeast Asian Blind Snakes) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 0.5 % |
| Indotyphlops (South Asian Blind Snakes) | 4 | 1 | 25.0 % | 2.0 % |
| Family Viperidae (Vipers) |
Species | Endemic species |
Endemism (species) |
Species in % of all reptile species in Pakistan |
| Daboia (Daboias) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 0.5 % |
| Echis (Carpet Vipers) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 0.5 % |
| Eristicophis (Leaf-nosed Viper) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 0.5 % |
| Gloydius (Mamushis) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 0.5 % |
| Macrovipera (Giant Vipers) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 0.5 % |
| Pseudocerastes (False Horned Vipers) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 0.5 % |
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| Turtles (Testudines) | ||||
| Family Cheloniidae (Hard-shelled Sea Turtles) |
Species | Endemic species |
Endemism (species) |
Species in % of all reptile species in Pakistan |
| Caretta (Loggerhead Sea Turtle) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 0.5 % |
| Chelonia (Green Sea Turtle) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 0.5 % |
| Eretmochelys (Hawksbill Sea Turtle) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 0.5 % |
| Lepidochelys (Ridley Sea Turtles) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 0.5 % |
| Family Dermochelyidae (Leatherback Sea Turtle) |
Species | Endemic species |
Endemism (species) |
Species in % of all reptile species in Pakistan |
| Dermochelys (Leatherback Sea Turtle) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 0.5 % |
| Family Geoemydidae (Eastern Pond Turtles) |
Species | Endemic species |
Endemism (species) |
Species in % of all reptile species in Pakistan |
| Geoclemys (South Asian Spotted Pond Turtle) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 0.5 % |
| Hardella (Crowned River Turtle) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 0.5 % |
| Pangshura (Roofed Turtles) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 % | 1.0 % |
| Family Testudinidae (Tortoises) |
Species | Endemic species |
Endemism (species) |
Species in % of all reptile species in Pakistan |
| Geochelone (South Asian Star Tortoises) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 0.5 % |
| Testudo (Palearctic Tortoises) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 0.5 % |
| Family Trionychidae (Softshell Turtles) |
Species | Endemic species |
Endemism (species) |
Species in % of all reptile species in Pakistan |
| Chitra (Narrow-headed Softshell Turtles) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 0.5 % |
| Lissemys (South Asian Flapshell Turtles) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 % | 0.5 % |
| Nilssonia (South Asian Softshell Turtles) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 % | 1.0 % |