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| Kingdom | : | Animalia |
| Phylum | : | Chordata |
| Class | : | Reptilia |
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| Order | : | Sphenodontia |
| Family | : | Sphenodontidae |
| Genus | : | Sphenodon |
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| Scientific Name | : | Sphenodon Punctatus |
| Type | : | Reptile |
| Diet | : | Carnivore |
| Size | : | 70-80cm (28-31in) |
| Weight | : | 600-900g (1.3-1.9lbs) |
| Top Speed | : | 24km/h (15mph) |
| Life Span | : | 50-100 years |
| Lifestyle | : | Solitary |
| Conservation Status | : | Threatened |
| Colour | : | Green, Brown, Grey |
| Skin Type | : | Scales |
| Favourite Food | : | Insects |
| Habitat | : | woodland and grassland |
| Average Litter Size | : | 12 |
| Main Prey | : | Insects, Eggs, Lizards |
| Predators | : | Pigs, Cats, Rodents |
| Special Features | : | Crest along back and third eye on forehead |