CreatureData

genus

Sphenodon

Sphenodon is a genus in the family Sphenodontidae. This database currently files 2 species under it, recorded across 1 countries.

Species filed
2
Threatened
0
Countries recorded
1
With a free photo
50%
Weight range
430 g

Best-known members of Sphenodon

Ranked by popularity score.

LC, Least Concern
Sphenodon (Sphenodon punctatus)

Sphenodon

Sphenodon punctatus

Sphenodontidae

How threatened is Sphenodon?

1 of 2 species filed here have an IUCN category on record.

IUCN categorySpeciesShare of assessed
LCLeast Concern1100%

Where is Sphenodon found?

Species on file in this genus listed for each country. Checklist listings, which are incomplete for many species; not range maps.

New Zealand: 1 species
  • None on record
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4+
species per country · small islands are not drawn at this scale
  1. New Zealand1

All species in Sphenodon

Common nameScientific nameFamilyStatusWeightCountries
SphenodonSphenodon punctatusSphenodontidaeLeast Concern430 g1
Not recordedSphenodon diversumSphenodontidaeNot recordedNot recordedNot recorded