Reptiles of New Zealand

Mauisaurus haasti is the only known species of the genus Mauisaurus.

For the reptiles of New Zealand, see:

• Dinosaurs and other Mesozoic reptiles of New Zealand
• Geckos of New Zealand
• Oligosoma, a genus of skinks
• Tuatara, incorrectly referred to as a "living dinosaur".

The New Zealand mosasaur has been named Moanasaurus, and was one of the largest mosasaurs in the world. The New Zealand plesiosaur has been named Mauisaurus.

See also[]

• Fauna of New Zealand

External links[]

• Conservation Status of New Zealand Reptiles, 2021
• New Zealand reptiles and frogs, Department of Conservation