Reptiles of New Zealand facts for kids
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.
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