New reptile species described in 1797
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Back to menu   Chronology of species descriptions of the reptiles of the world (since 1758)


Amphisbaenia (Worm Lizards): Blanidae (Mediterranean Worm Lizards)

Blanus cinereus

Southwest Iberian Worm Lizard*

1797 Amphisbaena cinerea Vandelli

Sauria (Lizards): Gekkonidae (Typical Geckos)

Uroplatus fimbriatus

Common Madagascar Leaf-tailed Gecko*

1797 Stellio fimbriatus Schneider

Serpentes (Snakes): Viperidae (Vipers)

Daboia russelii

Indian Chain Viper*

1797 Coluber Russelii [sic] Shaw & Nodder