Reptiles > Lizards
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Larut Forest SkinkScientific Name: Sphenomorphus praesignisCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: LizardsSize: Total length: 7.0–9.5 in (18–24 cm); Snout-to-vent length: 3.0–3.8 in (7.5–9.5 cm)Weight: 0.8–1.8 oz (22–50 g)Lifespan: 6–10 years in montane...
Reptiles > Lizards
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Ngo Van Tri’s Lady Butterfly LizardScientific Name: Leiolepis ngovantriiCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: LizardsSize: Total length: 10–12 in (25–30 cm); Snout-to-vent length: 4.5–5.5 in (11–14 cm)Weight: 1.8–3.2 oz (50–90 g)Lifespan: 5–8...
Reptiles > Lizards
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Boyd’s Forest DragonScientific Name: Lophosaurus boydiiCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: LizardsSize: Total length: 15–20 in (38–51 cm); Snout-to-vent length: 5–6 in (13–15 cm)Weight: 3.5–5.3 oz (100–150 g)Lifespan: 10–15 years in the...
Reptiles > Lizards
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Mozambique Girdled LizardScientific Name: Smaug mossambicusCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: LizardsSize: Total length: 11–15 in (28–38 cm); Snout-to-vent length: 5.5–7.0 in (14–18 cm)Weight: 5.0–9.5 oz (140–270 g)Lifespan: 15–20+ years in wild...
Reptiles > Lizards
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Rough Knob-tailed GeckoScientific Name: Nephrurus amyaeCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: LizardsSize: Total length: 5.5–7.0 in (14–18 cm); the largest of all knob-tailed gecko speciesWeight: 1.8–3.5 oz (50–100 g)Lifespan: 15–20+ years in...
Reptiles > Lizards
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Mertens’ Water MonitorScientific Name: Varanus mertensiCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: LizardsSize: Total length: 3.3–5.2 ft (1.0–1.6 m)Weight: 8.0–14.0 lb (3.6–6.4 kg)Lifespan: 15–20+ years in the wildDiet: Carnivore / Aquatic generalist...
Reptiles > Lizards
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Pygmy Short-horned LizardScientific Name: Phrynosoma douglassiiCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: LizardsSize: Snout-vent length 4.0 to 6.5 cm (1.6 to 2.6 in); total length up to 10 cm (4 in; smallest horned lizard)Weight: 8 to 18 g (0.28 to 0.63...
Reptiles > Lizards
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Ornate Tree LizardScientific Name: Urosaurus ornatusCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: LizardsSize: Snout-vent length 4.5 to 6.0 cm (1.8 to 2.4 in); total length 12 to 15 cm (4.7 to 5.9 in)Weight: 4 to 9 g (0.14 to 0.32 oz)Lifespan: 3 to 5 years in...
Reptiles > Lizards
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Yarrow’s Spiny LizardScientific Name: Sceloporus jarroviiCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: LizardsSize: Snout-vent length 6.5 to 10.5 cm (2.6 to 4.1 in); total length up to 23 cm (9 in)Weight: 20 to 45 g (0.7 to 1.6 oz)Lifespan: 4 to 7 years...
Reptiles > Lizards
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Chihuahua Fringe-toed LizardScientific Name: Uma paraphygasCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: LizardsSize: Snout-vent length 7 to 11 cm (2.8 to 4.3 in); total length up to 20 cm (7.9 in)Weight: 18 to 35 g (0.6 to 1.2 oz)Lifespan: 4 to 7 years in...
