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It means "peaks on the back" in Maori.

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What does the maori name tuatara mean in English?

The Maori name of tuatara is translated as "peaks on the back". This is because this New Zealand reptile, is characterized by raised peaks along its back.


What do you call a baby tuatara?

There is no particular name for a baby tuatara. Newly hatched tuatara are called hatchlings, and tuatara that are not yet adult are simply called juvenile tuatara.


Is a tuatara a dragon?

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.


What Vertebrate group is the tuatara in?

The tuatara is a reptile.


How many species of the Tuatara are there?

There are only two species of tuatara: The Northern tuatara (Sphenodon guntheri) and the Brothers Island tuatara (Sphenodon punctatus).


Is a tuatara a mammal?

No, Rhynchocephalia is not a subset of Mammalia. The tuatara is a reptile.


When was Tuatara - comics - created?

Tuatara - comics - was created in 1977.


Which is faster ssc ultimate aero or ssc tuatara?

SSC Tuatara; 272 mph; Ultimate aero; 268mph. TUATARA WINS


Can you have a pet tuatara and why?

No. Tuatara are protected animals, and may not be kept as pets.


Which is faster bugatti veyron or SSC tuatara?

100% ssc tuatara is faster than bugatti ....tuatara 275 mph bugatti 268mph....trust me...see the video of speed between bugatti and ssc tuatara...


Is a tuatara a fish?

No. The tuatara is a unique reptile which looks like a lizard but is not classified as a lizard.


Is the tuatara a marsupial?

Marsupials are a division of mammals only. The tuatara is not a mammal at all. It is a reptile.