Reptiles > Squamata
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Keeled Slug-eating SnakeScientific Name: Pareas carinatostriatusCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: SquamataSize: Total length: 16–24 in (40–60 cm); Slender, laterally compressed bodyWeight: 1.0–2.2 oz (30–62 g)Lifespan: 8–12 years in tropical...
Reptiles > Squamata
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Skoog’s Plated LizardScientific Name: Gerrhosaurus skoogiCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: SquamataSize: Total length: 14–18 in (35–46 cm); Snout-vent length: 6.0–8.0 in (15–20 cm)Weight: 5.0–9.5 oz (140–270 g)Lifespan: 12–20 years in...
Reptiles > Squamata
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Sind KraitScientific Name: Bungarus sindanusCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: SquamataSize: Total length: 3.3–4.9 ft (1.0–1.5 m); Maximum length up to 6.0 ft (1.8 m)Weight: 1.5–3.5 lb (0.7–1.6 kg)Lifespan: 12–18 years in arid scrub ecosystemsDiet:...
Reptiles > Squamata
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Chabanaud’s Kukri SnakeScientific Name: Oligodon chabanaudiCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: SquamataSize: Total length: 18–26 in (45–65 cm); Body diameter: 0.5–0.8 in (1.2–2.0 cm)Weight: 2.5–5.0 oz (70–140 g)Lifespan: 8–12 years in tropical...
Reptiles > Squamata
AT A GLANCECommon Name: False Smooth SnakeScientific Name: Macroprotodon cucullatusCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: SquamataSize: Total length: 16–22 in (40–55 cm); Body diameter: 0.4–0.6 in (1.0–1.5 cm)Weight: 1.5–3.2 oz (40–90 g)Lifespan: 10–15 years in Mediterranean...
Reptiles > Squamata
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Banded Rock LizardScientific Name: Petrosaurus thalassinusCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: SquamataSize: Total length: 12–18 in (30–45 cm); Snout-vent length: 4.5–6.7 in (11–17 cm)Weight: 2.5–5.3 oz (70–150 g)Lifespan: 5–8 years in rocky desert...
Reptiles > Squamata
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Common Butterfly LizardScientific Name: Leiolepis bellianaCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: SquamataSize: Total length: 14–20 in (35–50 cm); Snout-to-vent length: 5.5–7.0 in (14–18 cm)Weight: 3.5–7.0 oz (100–200 g)Lifespan: 5–8 years in sandy...
Reptiles > Squamata
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Nosy Hara Leaf ChameleonScientific Name: Brookesia micraCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: SquamataSize: Total length: 0.9–1.1 in (23–29 mm); Snout-vent length: ~0.6 in (16 mm)Weight: 0.007–0.015 oz (0.2–0.4 g); lighter than a matchstickLifespan:...
Reptiles > Elapids
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Annulated Sea SnakeScientific Name: Hydrophis cyanocinctusCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: ElapidsSize: Total length: 4.0–6.5 ft (1.2–2.0 m); maximum recorded up to 9 ft (2.7 m)Weight: 1.5–3.5 lb (0.7–1.6 kg)Lifespan: 8–15 years in wild marine...
Reptiles > Agamids
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Sumatran Flying DragonScientific Name: Draco sumatranusCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: AgamidsSize: Total length: 7.5–9.0 in (19–23 cm); Snout-to-vent length: ~3.5 in (9 cm)Weight: 0.25–0.50 oz (7–14 g)Lifespan: 4–7 years in the wildDiet:...
