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)

	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