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Exotic Reptiles and Amphibians in New Caledonia

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  1. animal_expert01

    animal_expert01 Well-Known Member 5+ year member

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    This a list of all the exotic reptiles and amphibians in New Caledonia, this includes Reptiles and amphibians in private collections, zoos and aquariums. This list excludes all domestics. Corrections are welcomed.

    Reptiles:

    Agamidae

    Eastern Water Dragon (Intellagama lesueurii howittii) Kept at the Nouméa Zoo (Parc Zoologique et Fores).

    Chelidae

    Mary River Turtle (Elusor macrurus) Kept at the Nouméa Zoo (Parc Zoologique et Fores).

    Iguanidae

    Green Iguana (Iguana iguana) Kept at the Nouméa Zoo (Parc Zoologique et Fores).

    Testudinidae

    Hermann's Tortoise (Testudo hermanni) Kept at the Nouméa Zoo (Parc Zoologique et Fores).

    Amphibians:

    Hylidae

    Green Tree Frog (Litoria caerulea) Kept at the Nouméa Zoo (Parc Zoologique et Fores).

    Reptiles and amphibians lost to New Caledonia since the year 2000. This list also includes reptiles and amphibians from private collections, zoos and aquariums.

    Reptiles:

    Emydidae


    Red-Eared Slider (Trachemys scripta elegans) Previously kept at the Nouméa Zoo (Parc Zoologique et Fores).

    Testudinidae

    Radiated Tortoise (Astrochelys radiata) Previously kept at the Nouméa Zoo (Parc Zoologique et Fores).