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Biodiversity of the reptile genera of
Viti Levu[Fiji]
excl. introduced, extinct, unconfirmed, and unnamed species
Species Endemic
species
Endemism
(species)
Species in % of all
reptile species in
Viti Levu
Lizards (Sauria)
Family Gekkonidae
(Typical Geckos)
Species Endemic
species
Endemism
(species)
Species in % of all
reptile species in
Viti Levu
Gehyra (Four-clawed Geckos) 3 0 0.0 % 10.7 %
Hemidactylus (Half-toed Geckos) 1 0 0.0 % 3.6 %
Hemiphyllodactylus (Slender Geckos) 1 0 0.0 % 3.6 %
Lepidodactylus (Scaly-toed Geckos) 2 0 0.0 % 7.1 %
Nactus (Hook-toed Geckos) 1 0 0.0 % 3.6 %
Family Iguanidae
(Greater Iguanas)
Species Endemic
species
Endemism
(species)
Species in % of all
reptile species in
Viti Levu
Brachylophus (Fiji Iguanas) 2 0 0.0 % 7.1 %
Family Scincidae
(Skinks)
Species Endemic
species
Endemism
(species)
Species in % of all
reptile species in
Viti Levu
Cryptoblepharus (Indo-Pacific Snake-eyed Skinks) 1 0 0.0 % 3.6 %
Emoia (Emo Skinks) 7 1 14.3 % 25.0 %
Lipinia (Indo-Pacific Striped Skinks) 1 0 0.0 % 3.6 %
Snakes (Serpentes)
Family Boidae
(Typical Boas)
Species Endemic
species
Endemism
(species)
Species in % of all
reptile species in
Viti Levu
Candoia (Pacific Boas) 1 0 0.0 % 3.6 %
Family Elapidae_1
(Cobras. Mambas. etc.)
Species Endemic
species
Endemism
(species)
Species in % of all
reptile species in
Viti Levu
Ogmodon (Fijian Burrowing Snake) 1 1 100.0 % 3.6 %
Family Elapidae_2
(Sea Snakes)
Species Endemic
species
Endemism
(species)
Species in % of all
reptile species in
Viti Levu
Hydrophis (Typical Sea Snakes) 2 0 0.0 % 7.1 %
Laticauda (Sea Kraits) 2 0 0.0 % 7.1 %
Turtles (Testudines)
Family Cheloniidae
(Hard-shelled Sea Turtles)
Species Endemic
species
Endemism
(species)
Species in % of all
reptile species in
Viti Levu
Caretta (Loggerhead Sea Turtle) 1 0 0.0 % 3.6 %
Eretmochelys (Hawksbill Sea Turtle) 1 0 0.0 % 3.6 %
Family Dermochelyidae
(Leatherback Sea Turtle)
Species Endemic
species
Endemism
(species)
Species in % of all
reptile species in
Viti Levu
Dermochelys (Leatherback Sea Turtle) 1 0 0.0 % 3.6 %