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: Satanic Leaf-tailed GeckoScientific Name: Uroplatus phantasticusCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: SquamataSize: Total length: 2.5–3.6 in (6.5–9.0 cm)Weight: 0.15–0.35 oz (4.0–10.0 g)Lifespan: 4–8 years in native montane forestsDiet: Insectivore...
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 > Squamata
AT A GLANCECommon Name: SheltopusikScientific Name: Pseudopus apodusCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: SquamataSize: Total length: 3.0–4.5 ft (90–135 cm)Weight: 1.1–2.2 lb (500–1,000 g)Lifespan: 20–30 years in the wild; up to 50+ years recorded in captivityDiet: Carnivore...
Reptiles > Squamata
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Panther ChameleonScientific Name: Furcifer pardalisCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: SquamataSize: Total length: 15–21 in (38–53 cm) for males; 8–10 in (20–25 cm) for femalesWeight: 4.5–6.5 oz (130–180 g)Lifespan: 3–7 years in the wild; up to 5–8...
Reptiles > Squamata
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Bibron’s Thick-toed GeckoScientific Name: Chondrodactylus bibroniiCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: SquamataSize: Total length: 6.0–8.0 in (15–20 cm); snout-vent length: 3.5–4.5 in (9–11 cm)Weight: 0.9–1.8 oz (25–50 g)Lifespan: 8–12 years in...
Reptiles > Squamata
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Peacock MonitorScientific Name: Varanus auffenbergiCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: SquamataSize: Total length: 20–24 in (50–60 cm); snout-vent length: 8–10 in (20–25 cm)Weight: 5.3–9.0 oz (150–255 g)Lifespan: 10–15 years in wild tropical dry...
Reptiles > Squamata
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Helmeted IguanaScientific Name: Corytophanes cristatusCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: SquamataSize: Total length: 12–15 in (30–38 cm); snout-vent length: 3.5–4.5 in (9–11 cm)Weight: 1.1–1.8 oz (30–50 g)Lifespan: 5–8 years in wild tropical...
Reptiles > Squamata
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Rankin’s DragonScientific Name: Pogona henrylawsoniCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: SquamataSize: Total length: 10.0–12.0 in (25–30 cm); snout-vent length: 4.5–6.0 in (11–15 cm)Weight: 2.5–4.5 oz (70–130 g)Lifespan: 10–15 years in wild...
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...
