Reptiles > Lizards
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Spiny Waterside SkinkScientific Name: Tropidophorus grayiCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: LizardsSize: Total length: 8–10 in (20–25 cm); Snout-vent length: 4.0–4.8 in (10–12 cm)Weight: 1.5–3.5 oz (45–100 g); heavily armored semiaquatic...
Reptiles > Turtles
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Mata MataScientific Name: Chelus fimbriataCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: TurtlesSize: Carapace length: 14–18 in (35–45 cm); Total length up to 21 in (53 cm)Weight: 24–33 lb (11–15 kg)Lifespan: 15–30+ years in wild freshwater river systemsDiet:...
Reptiles > Lizards
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Satanic Leaf-tailed GeckoScientific Name: Uroplatus phantasticusCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: LizardsSize: Total length: 2.5–3.5 in (6.5–9.0 cm); Snout-vent length: 1.8–2.4 in (4.5–6.0 cm)Weight: 0.15–0.35 oz (4–10 g)Lifespan: 3–7 years in...
Reptiles > Squamata
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Rock Horned LizardScientific Name: Phrynosoma ditmarsiCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: SquamataSize: Snout-vent length: 3.5–4.5 in (9–11 cm); Total length: 5.0–6.0 in (12–15 cm)Weight: 1.4–2.5 oz (40–70 g)Lifespan: 5–8 years in rocky montane...
Reptiles > Squamata
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Kuhl’s Flying GeckoScientific Name: Ptychozoon kuhliCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: SquamataSize: Total length: 6.5–8.0 in (16–20 cm); Snout-vent length: 3.5–4.5 in (9–11 cm)Weight: 0.7–1.2 oz (20–35 g)Lifespan: 5–8 years in the wild; up...
Reptiles > Testudines
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Yangtze Giant Softshell TurtleScientific Name: Rafetus swinhoeiCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: TestudinesSize: Carapace length: 39–43 in (100–110 cm); Total length: up to 6 ft (1.8 m)Weight: 150–330 lb (70–150 kg); historical specimens reached...
Reptiles > Squamata
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Robust SkinkScientific Name: Oligosoma alaniCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: SquamataSize: Snout-vent length: 4.7–5.9 in (12–15 cm); Total length: up to 12.6 in (32 cm)Weight: 2.1–4.2 oz (60–120 g)Lifespan: 20–35+ years in predator-free island...
Reptiles > Squamata
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Whitaker’s Sand BoaScientific Name: Eryx whitakeriCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: SquamataSize: Total length: 22–33 in (55–84 cm); Snout-to-vent length: 19–29 in (48–74 cm)Weight: 12–24 oz (340–680 g)Lifespan: 15–20+ years in fossorial...
Reptiles > Squamata
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Carter’s Semaphore GeckoScientific Name: Pristurus carteriCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: SquamataSize: Total length: 3.0–3.8 in (7.5–9.5 cm); Snout-to-vent length: 1.8–2.3 in (4.5–5.8 cm)Weight: 0.15–0.30 oz (4.2–8.5 g)Lifespan: 5–8 years...
Reptiles > Squamata
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Floreana RacerScientific Name: Pseudalsophis biserialisCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: SquamataSize: Total length: 24–40 in (60–100 cm); Snout-to-vent length: 18–30 in (45–75 cm)Weight: 3.5–8.0 oz (100–225 g)Lifespan: 8–12 years in predator-free...
