Reptiles > Squamata
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Standing’s Day GeckoScientific Name: Phelsuma standingiCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: SquamataSize: Total length: 8–11 in (20–28 cm); Snout-vent length: 4–5 in (10–13 cm)Weight: 1.8–3.5 oz (50–100 g); one of the heaviest day...
Reptiles > Squamata
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Masobe GeckoScientific Name: Paroedura masobeCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: SquamataSize: Total length: 6.0–8.0 in (15–20 cm); Snout-vent length: 3.5–4.5 in (9–11.5 cm)Weight: 0.8–1.8 oz (22–50 g); large, distinctive nocturnal forest...
Reptiles > Squamata
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Tibetan Wonder GeckoScientific Name: Teratoscincus roborowskiiCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: SquamataSize: Total length: 4.5–6.0 in (11.5–15.2 cm); Snout-vent length: 2.8–3.8 in (7.1–9.6 cm)Weight: 0.7–1.4 oz (20–40 g); stout, heavily scaled...
Reptiles > Squamata
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Jewelled GeckoScientific Name: Naultinus gemmeusCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: SquamataSize: Snout-vent length: 2.8–3.5 in (70–90 mm); Total length: 5.9–7.1 in (150–180 mm)Weight: 0.35–0.70 oz (10–20 g)Lifespan: 30–45+ years in predator-free...
Reptiles > Squamata
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Palau Bevel-nosed BoaScientific Name: Candoia superciliosaCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: SquamataSize: Total length: 24–36 in (60–91 cm); Tail length: 3.5–5.5 in (9–14 cm)Weight: 5.0–12.0 oz (140–340 g)Lifespan: 15–20+ years in island forest...
Reptiles > Squamata
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Lichtenstein’s GeckoScientific Name: Alsophylax lichtensteiniCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: SquamataSize: Snout-vent length: 1.6–2.2 in (40–55 mm); Total length: 3.5–4.3 in (90–110 mm)Weight: 0.1–0.2 oz (3–6 g)Lifespan: 4–7 years in harsh...
Reptiles > Squamata
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Darevsky’s ViperScientific Name: Vipera darevskiiCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: SquamataSize: Total length: 15–20 in (38–51 cm); Tail length: 1.4–2.0 in (3.5–5 cm)Weight: 2.0–4.5 oz (60–130 g)Lifespan: 10–15 years in extreme...
Reptiles > Squamata
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Santa Catalina Island RattlesnakeScientific Name: Crotalus catalinensisCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: SquamataSize: Total length: 24–35 in (60–88 cm); Tail length: 2.0–3.2 in (5–8 cm)Weight: 7.0–16.0 oz (200–450 g)Lifespan: 12–20 years in wild...
Reptiles > Squamata
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Vaillant’s MabuyaScientific Name: Chioninia vaillantiiCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: SquamataSize: Total length: 12–18 in (30–46 cm); Snout-vent length up to 7.5 in (19 cm)Weight: 3.5–7.0 oz (100–200 g)Lifespan: 8–15 years on rugged...
Reptiles > Squamata
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Mount Jerai Reed SnakeScientific Name: Pseudorabdion mhorCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: SquamataSize: Total length: 7.5–9.5 in (19–24 cm)Weight: 0.18–0.35 oz (5.0–10.0 g)Lifespan: 4–7 years in humid montane mossy forest floorsDiet: Carnivore /...
