New reptile species described in 1812

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

Sauria (Lizards): Gekkonidae (Typical Geckos)

Phelsuma cepediana Blue-tailed Day Gecko 1812 Gekko cepedianus Milbert

Testudines (Turtles): Chelidae (Austro-American Side-necked Turtles)

	Mesoclemmys gibba Gibba Toad-headed Turtle 1812 Emys gibba Schweigger
	Mesoclemmys nasuta Guianan Toad-headed Turtle 1812 Emys nasuta Schweigger
	Phrynops geoffroanus Brazilian Toad-headed Turtle 1812 Emys geoffroana Schweigger

Testudines (Turtles): Geoemydidae (Eastern Pond Turtles)

	Cuora couro Kura Box Turtle 1812 Emys couro Schweigger
	Mauremys leprosa Western Mediterranean Pond Turtle 1812 Emys leprosa Schweigger
	Melanochelys trijuga Indian Black Turtle 1812 Emys trijuga Schweigger

Testudines (Turtles): Pelomedusidae (African Side-necked Turtles)

	Pelomedusa olivacea Sahelian Helmeted Turtle 1812 Emys olivacea Schweigger
	Pelusios adansonii Sahelian Mud Turtle 1812 Emys adansonii Schweigger
	Pelusios castaneus Chestnut Mud Turtle 1812 Emys castanea Schweigger

Testudines (Turtles): Podocnemididae (Giant Side-necked Turtles)

	Peltocephalus dumerilianus Big-headed Amazon River Turtle 1812 Emys dumeriliana Schweigger
	Podocnemis expansa Giant South American River Turtle 1812 Emys expansa Schweigger

Testudines (Turtles): Testudinidae (Tortoises)

	Aldabrachelys gigantea Aldabra Tortoise 1812 Testudo gigantea Schweigger
	Chersina angulata Angulate Tortoise 1812 Testudo angulata Schweigger
	Kinixys erosa Forest Hinge-back Tortoise 1812 Testudo erosa Schweigger