Dieren - Andere reptielen
Hier leer je de namen van andere reptielen in het Engels, zoals "hagedis", "Komodovaraan" en "schildpad".
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the largest living lizard with a long venomous tongue and rough skin, endemic to Indonesian Islands
komodovaraan
a now extinct group of reptiles that used to live in Mesozoic era, which had enormous bodies and were mainly terrestrial
dinosaurus
a large animal living in both water and on land which has strong jaws, a long tail, and sharp teeth
alligator
a group of animals with a long body and tail, a rough skin and two pairs of short legs
hagedis
an insectivorous lizard with short limbs and an elongated body that inhabits tropical regions
skink
a small slow-paced reptile of the lizard family with a long tongue and rotating eyes, which is able to change color based on its surroundings
kameleon
a small nocturnal reptile of the lizard family that feeds on insects and is found in warm climates
gekko
a large reptile with very big jaws, sharp teeth, short legs, and a hard skin and long tail that lives in rivers and lakes in warmer regions
krokodil
a large herbivorous reptilian of the lizard family with a dorsal crest, which lives in tropical areas of America
iguana
a semi-aquatic reptile similar to an alligator with an armored underpart, originally from North and South America
kaaiman
a legless lizard with a long cylindrical body, smooth scales, and a non-aggressive nature
langzaamworm
any carnivorous lizard that is large and tropical with a narrow head and strong claws
monitor
a reptile endemic to New Zealand, known for its unique physical features and long lifespan
tuatara
a type of lizar known for its colorful appearance, and distinct behaviors, belonging to the family Agamidae
agama (soort hagedis)
a type of lizard characterized by its varied physical characteristics and specific habitat preference
agamide
a reptile capable of gliding through the air using elongated ribs that support their wing-like structures
vliegende hagedis
a small to medium-sized crocodilian species found in freshwater habitats in parts of Australia and Southeast Asia
zoetwaterkrokodil
a reptile characterized by its large, fringed neck flap, which it can raise as a display to intimidate predators or potential threats
franjehagedis
a long-snouted crocodilian species known for its slender build, sharp teeth, and specialized diet of fish
gaviaal
a large, long-lived reptile with a sturdy shell, short legs, and a herbivorous diet
reuzen schildpad
a venomous lizard with distinctive orange and black or pink and black scales
gila monster
a reptile resembling a snake with a long, slender body and smooth, shiny scales, but it is actually a lizard without functional limbs
glasachtige slang
a common name for various species of monitor lizards found in Australia, known for their powerful limbs and sharp claws
monitorhagedis
a species of sea turtle characterized by its greenish-colored fat and cartilage, known for its long migrations and herbivorous diet
groene schildpad
a type of sea turtle characterized by its pointed beak, beautiful shell, and critically endangered status
hawksbill zeeschildpad
a small lizard with a flattened body, short legs, and horns on its head, found in arid regions of North America
hoornlizard
a popular species of lizard native to Australia, known for its docile nature and distinctive beard-like projection under the chin
baardagaam
a local name for the water monitor lizard, a large, aquatic reptile found in parts of Asia
kabaragoya
a large, aggressive lizard species found in Africa, known for its excellent swimming ability and carnivorous diet
Nijlmonitor
a species of marine turtle characterized by its large head and reddish-brown shell
loggerhead schildpad
a unique lizard species found in Australia, known for its spiky body, specialized adaptations, and ability to survive in arid environments
moloch
a burrowing, legless lizard found in the Americas, with the ability to move in either direction
amfisbaena
a small freshwater turtle with a rounded shell that inhabits muddy or swampy areas and feeds on aquatic invertebrates
klei schildpad
a small lizard known for its ability to change colors and its preference for tropical and subtropical habitats
anolis
the largest monitor lizard species in Australia, known for its impressive size, sharp claws, and powerful tail
perentie
the largest living reptile, found in Southeast Asia and Australia, known for its aggressiveness and formidable hunting skills
zoutwaterkrokodil
a reptile species that inhabits sandy and heathland areas, characterized by its ability to camouflage in its environment and its distinctive green coloration
zandhagedis
a type of lizard native to Australia, known for its distinctive blue tongue and a large, flattened head
blauwtongskink
a large freshwater turtle known for its aggressive nature, powerful jaws, and ability to snap its mouth shut with great force
knappende schildpad
a type of turtle that lives on land and moves very slowly, with a large shell on its back
schildpad
any aquatic turtle with square shapes on its shell that is found in Eastern US and is edible
terrapin
an animal that has a hard shell around its body and lives mainly in water
schildpad
a freshwater turtle native to the Americas
glijdende schildpad
the largest living sea turtle with a thick leathery shell that migrates in northern hemisphere
leren schildpad
a species of turtle with a leathery shell, streamlined body, and elongated neck, well-adapted for an aquatic lifestyle
zachtgeschaalde schildpad
a kind of turtle that has a unique shell that can close tightly like a box to keep it safe
doos schildpad
a small, fast-flying bird characterized by its streamlined body, long wings, and aerial agility
zwaluw
a species of gecko found in Southeast Asia, known for its distinctive blue-gray coloration, loud vocalizations, and aggressive behavior
tokay
a large, herbivorous lizard species known for its robust body, rough scales, and ability to inflate itself when threatened
chuckwalla
a species of turtle known for its distinctive diamond-shaped markings on its shell and its ability to live in both land and water environments
diamondback moeraskreeft
a small lizard found in Europe and Asia, known for its ability to climb walls with adhesive toe pads
muurlizard
a limbless reptile with a cylindrical body, resembling an earthworm, and adapted for a burrowing lifestyle
wormhagedis
a sand tortoise that makes tunnels in the ground, inhabiting Southern US
gopher