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...
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...
