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Biodiversity of the reptile genera of
Rennell[Solomon Islands]
excl. introduced, extinct, unconfirmed, and unnamed species
Species Endemic
species
Endemism
(species)
Species in % of all
reptile species in
Rennell
Lizards (Sauria)
Family Gekkonidae
(Typical Geckos)
Species Endemic
species
Endemism
(species)
Species in % of all
reptile species in
Rennell
Gehyra (Four-clawed Geckos) 1 0 0.0 % 6.7 %
Gekko (Typical Geckos) 1 0 0.0 % 6.7 %
Lepidodactylus (Scaly-toed Geckos) 1 0 0.0 % 6.7 %
Nactus (Hook-toed Geckos) 1 0 0.0 % 6.7 %
Family Scincidae
(Skinks)
Species Endemic
species
Endemism
(species)
Species in % of all
reptile species in
Rennell
Cryptoblepharus (Indo-Pacific Snake-eyed Skinks) 1 0 0.0 % 6.7 %
Emoia (Emo Skinks) 3 1 33.3 % 20.0 %
Eugongylus (Short-legged Giant Skinks) 1 0 0.0 % 6.7 %
Family Varanidae
(Monitor Lizards)
Species Endemic
species
Endemism
(species)
Species in % of all
reptile species in
Rennell
Varanus (Monitor Lizards) 1 1 100.0 % 6.7 %
Snakes (Serpentes)
Family Boidae
(Typical Boas)
Species Endemic
species
Endemism
(species)
Species in % of all
reptile species in
Rennell
Candoia (Pacific Boas) 2 0 0.0 % 13.3 %
Family Elapidae_2
(Sea Snakes)
Species Endemic
species
Endemism
(species)
Species in % of all
reptile species in
Rennell
Laticauda (Sea Kraits) 2 1 50.0 % 13.3 %
Family Typhlopidae
(Typical Blind Snakes)
Species Endemic
species
Endemism
(species)
Species in % of all
reptile species in
Rennell
Ramphotyphlops (Western Pacific Blind Snakes) 1 0 0.0 % 6.7 %