New reptile species described in 1792

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

Sauria (Lizards): Gekkonidae (Typical Geckos)

Hemidactylus platyurus Flat-tailed Gecko 1792 Stellio platyurus Schneider

Sauria (Lizards): Varanidae (Monitor Lizards)

Varanus exanthematicus Western Savanna Monitor 1792 Lacerta exanthematica Bosc

Serpentes (Snakes): Viperidae (Vipers)

Bitis nasicornis African Nose-horned Viper 1792 Coluber nasicornis Shaw

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

Platemys platycephala Twist-necked Turtle 1792 Testudo platycephala Schneider

Testudines (Turtles): Emydidae (Western Pond Turtles)

	Clemmys guttata American Spotted Turtle 1792 Testudo guttata Schneider
	Trachemys scripta Common Slider 1792 Testudo scripta Thunberg in Schoepff

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

Pelomedusa galeata South African Helmeted Turtle 1792 Testudo galeata Schoepff [nomen conservandum; ICZN 1989: Opinion 1534]

Testudines (Turtles): Testudinidae (Tortoises)

Testudo marginata Marginated Tortoise 1792 Testudo marginata Schoepff