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Biodiversity of the reptile families of   
Viti Levu
[Fiji]
excl. introduced, extinct, unconfirmed, and unnamed species
Genera Endemic
genera
Endemism
(genera)
Species Endemic
species
Endemism
(species)
Species in %
of all species
of the region
Lizards (Sauria)
Gekkonidae (Typical Geckos) 5 0 0.0 % 8 0 0.0 % 28.57 %
Iguanidae (Greater Iguanas) 1 0 0.0 % 2 0 0.0 % 7.14 %
Scincidae (Skinks) 3 0 0.0 % 9 1 11.1 % 32.14 %
Snakes (Serpentes)
Boidae (Typical Boas) 1 0 0.0 % 1 0 0.0 % 3.57 %
Elapidae (Cobras. Mambas. Sea Snakes. etc.) 3 1 33.3 % 5 1 20.0 % 17.86 %
Turtles (Testudines)
Cheloniidae (Hard-shelled Sea Turtles) 2 0 0.0 % 2 0 0.0 % 7.14 %
Dermochelyidae (Leatherback Sea Turtle) 1 0 0.0 % 1 0 0.0 % 3.57 %