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Gorgeously green, Chinese Water Dragons can make for a beautiful reptile pet. These happy-go-lucky four-legged friends are up there with being one of the friendliest lizards out there.
[1] 56% of all evaluated reptile species are listed as least concern. The IUCN also lists two reptile subspecies as least concern. Of the subpopulations of reptiles evaluated by the IUCN, six species subpopulations have been assessed as least concern. This is a complete list of least concern reptile species and subspecies evaluated by the IUCN.
Additionally 910 reptile species (18% of those evaluated) are listed as data deficient, meaning there is insufficient information for a full assessment of conservation status. As these species typically have small distributions and/or populations, they are intrinsically likely to be threatened, according to the IUCN. [ 2 ]
There are four known introduced reptile species, all lizards. [3] They include the Indo-Pacific gecko, brown anole, Texas horned lizard, and Mediterranean house gecko. [4] Human predation and habitat destruction has placed several reptile species and subspecies at risk of extirpation or extinction.
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The pygmy short-horned lizard measures roughly 1.25–2.5 in (3.2–6.4 cm) from snout-to-vent (SVL) and is a flat-bodied, squat lizard with short (but not sharp) spikes crowning the head. [5] It has a "snub-nosed" side profile compared to the sleeker snouts of many lizards, and relatively short legs.
A giant pet lizard has acquired tens of thousands of fans online with its wacky and oddly-relatable antics. MacGyver, a red tegu lizard, lives in California with his owners Scott and Ice, who post ...
RistoArnaudov/Getty Images. Height: 24 to 28 inches Weight: 60 to 100 pounds Breed Group: working Personality: loyal, alert, smart Coat: short and smooth Color: black, blue, red, or fawn Life ...