Least Concern
Tuatara
Sphenodon punctatus
An ancient reptile lineage surviving today on islands around New Zealand.
Category
Reptile
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Carnivore
Lifespan
60–100 years or more
Size
Body length 50–80 cm; weight 0.5–1.5 kg
Scientific Name
Sphenodon punctatus
About Tuatara
An ancient reptile lineage surviving today on islands around New Zealand.
It belongs to the Reptile group and is commonly associated with forest habitats with a carnivore diet, with a lifespan of 60–100 years or more, a size of Body length 50–80 cm; weight 0.5–1.5 kg, a conservation status of Least Concern.
Fun Fact
Tuatara are sometimes called living fossils because of their evolutionary history.
Where Tuatara Lives
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Stephens Island
, New Zealand
Zealandia reserve
, New Zealand