A Leaf from the Natural History of New Zealand
Reptiles
Reptiles.
Engaio, a long white worm. A parasite of the Hinanga in the Rotoaira lake
Hara, large centipede: sometimes six inches long; it is perfectly harmless. (Scolopendra)
Kakariki, green lizard. (Naultinus elegans)
Kaiwakaruaki. Syn. with Moko
Kakawariki, a green lizard with yellow spots on the back. (Naultinus punctatus)
Mokamoka, lizard. (Tiliqua Zelandica)
Moko, a large lizard said to be eight feet long
Mokomoko, lizard. Syn. with Mokamoka
Mokonui, a large lizard, said to be found up the Patea; their cry is koramoko: two young ones were once killed there three feet long
Mokopeke, a very large lizard, said to bite
Pipipi, guana
Pirirewa, lizard
Piritana, glow worm
Puratoke, a centipede luminous in the dark
Ruatara, a lizard eighteen inches long. (Guana.) Chiefly found on small islands
Toke, worm. Many of the worms are luminous in the dark; some attain the length of two feet
Tuatara, guana
Tuatete, guana. Syn. with Tuatara
Tupua, name of a snake said to have been seen in New Zealand
Wakatawatawa, lizard
Weri, centipede
Wheke, centipede.