New Zealand lizards: Native animal conservation
WEBNew Zealand has 126 species of lizard and new species are still being discovered. We have geckos and skinks, and none are found anywhere else in the world. All native lizards are fully protected under the Wildlife Act 1953.
Reptiles of New Zealand - Wikipedia
WEBThe extant (living) reptiles of New Zealand consist of numerous species of terrestrial lizards and the lizard-like tuatara, and several species of sea turtles and sea snakes. [1] All but one species are native to New Zealand, and all but one of the terrestrial species are endemic to New Zealand, that is, they are not found in any other country.
Skinks: Lizards - Department of Conservation
WEBSkinks are more slender than geckos, with narrow heads and small eyes, a narrow neck which is nearly as wide as the head, and smooth, shiny scales on the surface of the skin. There are 78 species of skink in New Zealand but new species are still being discovered. Only a few species are listed here.
Identifying lizards - Department of Conservation
WEBdetails about the lizard/s including, where possible, snout-vent length, mass in grams, sex of mature individuals and the reproductive status of females (pregnant/gravid or not gravid). Learn the important features of skinks and geckos, and how to …
Tuatara - Wikipedia
WEBThe tuatara (Sphenodon punctatus) is a species of reptile endemic to New Zealand. Despite its close resemblance to lizards, it is part of a distinct lineage, the order Rhynchocephalia. [8] The name tuatara is derived from the Māori language and means "peaks on the back". [9]
Reptiles and Amphibians of New Zealand · iNaturalist NZ
WEBA guide to the reptiles currently found in New Zealand in the wild, most are native species, but there is the odd one that is introduced. There are about 43 endemic geckos and about 50 skinks, not all are included here yet. Also there is …
Story: Lizards - Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand
WEBThere are two types of lizard in New Zealand: skinks and geckos. Those most commonly seen are small and dull-coloured. But this belies some unique adaptations to a temperate climate, and a great diversity – new species are being discovered all the time.
Lizards - Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand
WEBThere are two types of lizard in New Zealand: skinks and geckos. Those most commonly seen are small and dull-coloured. But this belies some unique adaptations to a temperate climate, and a great diversity – new species are being discovered all the time.
New Zealand Lizards - SpringerLink
WEBProvides complete overview on the New Zealand lizard fauna. Brings together the world’s leading experts to produce an authoritative overview of the history, taxonomy, biogeography, ecology, life-history, and conservation of New Zealand lizards.
Homepage | NZHS
WEBDiscover the diversity of New Zealand's native and introduced herpetofauna. Keeping Learn more about the regulations, permits and husbandry for holding NZ reptiles in captivity.