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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 % |