The tuatara is a reptile confined to a few islands of the shores of New Zealand. it resembles most lizards, and is one of the remnants of the dinosaur age. Tuataras eat Spiders, small birds and insects
The Tuatara is a reptile that has lived longer than the dinosaurs.
There are actually two species of tuatara, both in the genus Sphenodon: the Northern tuatara (Sphenodon guntheri) and the Brothers Island tuatara (Sphenodon punctatus). These species are the only members of the order Rhynchocephalia, one of the four orders of reptiles. The other orders are Crocodilia (crocodiles, alligators, and gharials), Testudines (turtles and tortoises), and Squamata (lizards and snakes).
Yes. The tuatara is a reptile endemic to the islands of New Zealand. Although its appearance would suggest that it belongs to the lizard family, it is not classified as a lizard, but is in an order of its own.
The tuatara is a species of reptile endemic to New Zealand. Though somewhat similar in appearance to a lizard, it is not classed as a lizard, but is in an order of its own.
It looks like a lizard but it is not one.
Yes.
There are only two species of tuatara: The Northern tuatara (Sphenodon guntheri) and the Brothers Island tuatara (Sphenodon punctatus).
No. Iguanas and tuatara are quite different species. Whilst both iguanas and tuatara are reptiles, the iguana is a type of lizard, whereas the tuatara is not classified as a lizard.
No. There are only two.
The tuatara is the only living species in the order Rhynchocephalia. The tuatara is the only living species in the order Rhynchocephalia.
They are an endemic species of New Zealand.
Barbara Blanchard has written: 'Tuatara captive management plan and husbandry manual' -- subject(s): Captive tuatara, Endangered species, Tuatara
It is an endemic species of New Zealand.
there is said to be only one left
The tuatara is not a lizard. It is a lizard-like reptile, but it is not a lizard. Y also cannot buy one. The tuatara is an endangered and protected species, endemic to New Zealand.
The tuatara is a kind of reptile of which there are only two species, both found in New Zealand. Although the tuatara looks like a lizard it is not. Rather, it is the last surviving member of the order Rhynchocephalia.
Different sub-species of tuatara vary in colour. They may be olive green, brown or even brick red. Colour may also vary according to the tuatara's age, tending to change as the creature ages.
The Tuatara (Sphenodon punctatus), though technically, the Tuatara is not a lizard.