It is made of keratin scales, as it is for other reptiles.
The skin that covers the body of a tuatara is called "scales." These scales are made of keratin and provide protection as well as help in regulating body temperature. Unlike typical reptiles, tuataras have a unique arrangement of scales that contribute to their distinctive appearance.
The tuatara is a reptile and, like all reptiles, it has scaly skin which is brown to olive green in colour. Along its neck and spine is a series of crests, or ridges.
The tuatara's body is covered in rough, scaly skin made up of overlapping scales, which are somewhat similar to those of lizards. These scales are typically a mix of green, brown, and gray hues, helping the tuatara blend into its natural environment. Unlike lizards, tuataras have a unique arrangement of scales and skin features, including a distinctive row of spines along their back. This body covering helps protect them from predators and environmental conditions.
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.
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.
The tuatara is a reptile.
There are only two species of tuatara: The Northern tuatara (Sphenodon guntheri) and the Brothers Island tuatara (Sphenodon punctatus).
No, Rhynchocephalia is not a subset of Mammalia. The tuatara is a reptile.
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The Tuatara actually has 3 eyes but the third eye is under it's skin on it's forehead.
No. Tuatara are protected animals, and may not be kept as pets.