Gonwouo’s Mabuya

Dzanga-Sangha reptile records (Central African Republic, 2025)

Summary: In March 2025, I saw eight reptile species in the Dzanga National Park and Doli Lodge area. This included what appears to be the first record in the Central African Republic of Gonwouo’s Mabuya (Trachylepis gonwouoi).

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Central African Republic

Country Summary: My only visit to the Central African Republic was in 2025 (with Ian Thompson) and was focused on Dzanga National Park and its buffer zone. I saw +40 mammal species, the highlights being Bongo, Giant Forest Hog, African Forest Elephant, Derby’s Anomalure, Beecroft’s Anomalure, Cameroon Scaly-tail and Noack’s Round-leaf Bat. I also saw eight reptile species including Gonwouo’s Mabuya (Trachylepis gonwouoi), not previously reported in the CAR.

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