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The tuatara no longer has any close relatives. The once diverse order sphenodontia, (wedge-teeth) are now extinct with the exception of two species of Sphenodon remaining in New Zealand. Their 'closest' relatives are the other members of the superorder lepidosauria -- the lizards and snakes. It is worth mentioning, however, that this is not a very close relationship: tuataras and skinks are no more closely related than tree-shrews and humans.
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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.
What is the only dinosaur that lives in New Zealand?
The tuatara is a New Zealand reptile which is the closest living relative of the dinosaurs - even more so than the crocodile.
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 the tuatara a marsupial?
Marsupials are a division of mammals only. The tuatara is not a mammal at all. It is a reptile.
Is a tuatara a fish?
No. The tuatara is a unique reptile which looks like a lizard but is not classified as a lizard.
