VU Carnivore, Insectivore Islands, Coastal Areas
Up to 1.5 kg
Weight
Up to 100 yrs
Lifespan
N/A
Top Speed
New ZealandFound In
At just Up to 1.5 kg, the Tuatara is one of the lightest carnivore reptiles (#11 of 11). Found in New Zealand, it inhabits islands, coastal areas habitats.
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| Metric | Tuatara | Carnivore Reptiles Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg | 90 kg | ↓ 98% |
| Height | 80 cm | — | — |
| Avg Speed | 0.0 km/h | — | — |
| Lifespan | 100 yrs | 23.8 yrs | ↑ 321% |
Endemic to New Zealand
Habitat: Islands, Coastal Areas
Found In: New Zealand
Coloration: Grayish-brown
Behavior
Natural Predators
Social Structure
Recorded as Solitary.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 12–15 days
Offspring per Birth: Up to 16
Lifespan: Up to 100 years
Why It Is Vulnerable
VU Listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List — one of 34 species in this database with the same status.
Weight Rank Among Vulnerable Species
Ranked #31 of 34 by typical adult weight.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | Uakari | 2–3 kg | VU |
| 30 | Atlantic Puffin | 500–620 g | VU |
| 31 | Tuatara | Up to 1.5 kg | VU |
| 32 | Blobfish | N/A | VU |
| 33 | Slow Loris | 0.3–1.6 kg | VU |
| 34 | Tarsier | Up to 200 g | VU |