New reptile species described in 1798

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Chronology of species descriptions of the reptiles of the world (since 1758)

Sauria (Lizards): Phyllodactylidae (Leaf-toed Geckos)

Ptyodactylus hasselquistii Egyptian Fan-toed Gecko 1798 Lacerta hasselquistii Donndorff

Serpentes (Snakes): Viperidae (Vipers)

Craspedocephalus trigonocephalus Sri Lankan Green Pitviper 1798 Coluber Trigonocephalus Donndorff

Testudines (Turtles): Testudinidae (Tortoises)

Cylindraspis vosmaeri (extinct) Rodrigues Giant Saddle-back Tortoise 1798 Testudo indica vosmaeri Schneider