Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia Order: Sphenodontia
The Order Sphenodontia contains only one living genus, Sphenodon, which represents the two living species of tuatara.
The order also contains several extinct groups, the Gephyrosauridae and the Pleurosauridae.
Cite this Page: Nelson, R. 2009. "Tuataras"
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