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Conservation status of endemic New Caledonian lizards

The endemic (native to a particular geographic area) lizard fauna of New Caledonia is rich in both number of species and diversity. Almost half of the endemic lizard species have very limited geographical ranges. Of these a number are only known from two or fewer localities. The highly restricted distribution of such a high proportion of the endemic lizards indicates extensive micro-endemism has occurred in the past. As such many of the endemic New Caledonian lizards will require targeted conservation actions and research. The accounts presented for each of the endemic New Caledonian lizards, attempts to identify those species of particular conservation concern, and the perceived threats facing each species.

This material is based in part upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0108108. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.

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Species accounts

Family Gekkonidae - Geckos

Family Scincidae - Skinks

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Australian Museum Herpetology Department

Research

Conservation status of endemic New Caledonian lizards

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Species accounts

Family Gekkonidae - Geckos

Family Scincidae - Skinks