DMM KARIYUSHI AQUARIUM

Reptiles

Reptiles

Classification
Squamata, Monitor Lizard
distribution
The Torres Strait islands from New Guinea to Moa Island at the northern tip of Australia's Cape Peninsula

Green slimy monitor lizard

Scientific name
Varanus prasinus
English name
Emerald tree monitor

Features

It is characterized by its vibrant green body color and black banded pattern. It is an arboreal lizard that lives in trees. Its body is designed to be suitable for life in trees. Its distinctive features include its body color and sharp claws that it uses to support its body.

From the breeding staff

They don't usually come down to the ground, but when they get hungry they will come down to look for food. Another attractive feature is their beautiful emerald green body color!

Reptiles

Classification
Squamata, Agamidae
distribution
Southeast Asia

Chinese water dragons

Scientific name
Physignathus cocincinus
English name
Chinese water dragons

Features

Its total length can reach up to 90 cm, with the tail making up more than half of that length.
Although it is called a water dragon, it basically lives on land.

From the breeding staff

The sight of them immersing themselves in the water, their eyes mesmerized, is soothing to the eye.

Reptiles

Classification
Squamata, Agamidae
distribution
Egypt, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Yemen

Uromastyx ornata

Scientific name
Uromastyx ornata
English name
Ornate Dabb Lizard

Features

They like to eat plants, and males are characterized by their extremely vivid colors.
As its name suggests, it has a distinctive jagged tail.

From the breeding staff

If you try to touch him when he's in a bad mood, he'll wag his tail around, and it'll hurt if it hits your hand.
As soon as I show him some komatsuna, he immediately becomes happy and jumps onto my hand. His mood swings are quite extreme.

Reptiles

Classification
Squamata, Chameleonidae
distribution
Kenya, Tanzania

Jackson's Chameleon

Scientific name
Chamaeleo jacksonii
English name
Jackson's chameleon

Features

They live in high mountain areas at an altitude of about 2000m. Males have three horns. When males fight over territory, they clash their horns against each other.
Due to overfishing and environmental changes in their habitats, their numbers have drastically decreased, and they are now listed as an endangered species under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).

From the breeding staff

Triceratops-like horns are so cool!!!
Jackson's chameleons are viviparous, which is rare among Reptiles. Perhaps we'll be able to see their cute babies someday!

Reptiles

Classification
Squamata, Boidae
distribution
Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina

Yellow anaconda

Scientific name
Eunectes notaeus
English name
Yellow Anaconda

Features

It lives near water in tropical rainforests. As its name suggests, it is yellowish overall with a distinctive dark banded pattern.
They prefer to live in water and sometimes lie in wait for their prey underwater.

From the breeding staff

Its beautiful yellow body color is what makes it so appealing. If you look closely, you'll see that its scales are rainbow-colored.
Anacondas have a reputation for being ferocious, but this one is friendly.

Reptiles

Classification
Squamata, Pythonidae
distribution
Australia

Olive Python

Scientific name
Liasis Olivaceous Olivaceous
English name
Olive python

Features

The body color is light brown or olive green.

From the breeding staff

The specimens kept at our facility are over 3m in length!
It's so heavy that even a male zookeeper can barely carry it by himself. It would be terrifying if you were to come across one in the wild.

Reptiles

Classification
Squamata, Pythonidae
distribution
Central to western Africa

Ball python

Scientific name
Python regius
English name
Ball Python

Features

The maximum length is about 2m. The name "ball python" comes from the fact that when startled, they curl up into a ball to protect themselves.

From the breeding staff

If you look closely at its face, you can see that it has multiple holes around its mouth.
These "pit organs" sense heat and capture objects using infrared light. Snakes' ability to catch prey is amazing!!!

Reptiles

Classification
Caudata, Ambystomatidae
distribution
Lakes Xochimilco and Chalco in Mexico

Mexican salamander

Scientific name
Ambystoma mexicanum
English name
axolotl

Features

This salamander lives its entire life in water with its gills intact.
The process of remaining unchanged throughout life even after reaching adulthood is called neoteny.

From the breeding staff

In Japan, they are widely known as "axolotls."
Although they are generally thought of as having white bodies, wild individuals are black. I would love to see one living in the wild.

Reptiles

Classification
Alligatoridae
distribution
North and Central South America

Smooth-fronted caiman

Scientific name
Paleosuchus trigonatus
English name
Smooth-fronted caiman

Features

This species is slightly larger than the pygmy caiman, growing to a maximum length of about 1.8m. It mainly inhabits shallow streams, but as it grows it spends more time on land, away from the water. It preys on fish, amphibians, and small Mammals. It is very quick when catching its prey, but normally it barely moves.

From the breeding staff

They enjoy sunbathing, so please keep an eye on them kindly when they are on land.

Reptiles

Classification
Order Testudinsidae
distribution
Central Africa

African spurred tortoise

Scientific name
Geochelone sulcata
English name
African spurred tortoise

Features

It lives in dry areas such as deserts and savannas, and is herbivorous, eating wild grasses and succulents. It is the third largest turtle in the world, reaching a carapace length of 40 cm and a weight of 40 kg. Its name comes from the protruding part around the base of its hind legs that looks like a "spur".

From the breeding staff

There are three African spurred African spurred tortoise living here; a girl named "Cola" and two boys named "Ramune" and "Tony". If you look closely, you'll notice that the patterns and shapes of their shells are completely different! You can watch them eat with great force during the feeding experience!

Reptiles

Classification
Squamata, Lacertidae
distribution
Indonesia

Tanimbar island blue tongued skink

Scientific name
Tiliqua scincoides chimaerea
English name
Tanimbar island blue tongued skink

Features

As its name suggests, it has a blue tongue, a thick head and body, and short limbs and tail. It lives in warm, dry areas such as grasslands, searching for food during the day and hiding in the shade of rocks or under trees at night. It is omnivorous, eating insects, small Reptiles, fruit, etc.

From the breeding staff

As its name suggests, this lizard is characterized by its blue tongue, which is very cute when it is searching for food or complementing its coloring, but the zookeeper's favorite feature is its front legs! Compared to the size of its body, its front legs are very small and cute, so be sure to take a look!

Reptiles

Classification
Squamata, Gekkonidae
distribution
Madagascar

Madagascar day gecko

Scientific name
Phelsuma madagascariensis
English name
Madagascar day gecko

Features

The soles of geckos' feet are covered with many nanometer-sized hairs, which create a molecular-level pulling force. By adjusting the angle of their feet, they can change this pulling force, allowing them to climb vertically on walls made of various materials.

From the breeding staff

Unlike the other geckos at DMM KARIYUSHI AQUARIUM, this gecko has very attractive round eyes. If you look at its head, you will see a pattern that looks like a heart! Please try to find it!

Reptiles

Classification
Order Testudines Family Chelidonidae
distribution
Northern South America

Matamata

Scientific name
Chelus fimbriatus
English name
Matamata

Features

The name comes from the local meaning of "skin." Its appearance is thought to be a camouflage to mimic the surrounding fallen leaves and rocks. It rarely comes onto land, but waits on the bottom of the water for fish to pass nearby, and preys on them.

From the breeding staff

His face seen from the front is very distinctive! Maybe he looks like that comedian?

Reptiles

Classification
Order: Agamidae
distribution
Northern Australia, Southern New Guinea

Frill-necked lizard

Scientific name
Chlamydosaurus kingii
English name
Frill-necked lizard

Features

They live in trees and spend most of their time in them. When they sense danger, they spread the collar around their neck to intimidate. They mainly eat insects, and sometimes come down to the ground to look for food.

From the breeding staff

His sleeping face is cute and he looks cool with his collar spread out!

Reptiles

Classification
Squamata, Iguanidae
distribution
Central and South America

Green iguana

Scientific name
Iguana iguana
English name
Green iguana

Features

They live mainly in trees and are active during the day. They are herbivorous, eating leaves, flowers, and fruit, but when they are young they also eat insects. They are also good swimmers in the water, using the propulsion of their tails.

From the breeding staff

The two iguanas you can meet at DMM KARIYUSHI AQUARIUM are both albino Green iguana. However, they are completely different in size. The small iguana will eventually grow to be nearly 2 meters long! We are looking forward to seeing how they grow!

Reptiles

Classification
Squamata, Gekkonidae
distribution
North and East Madagascar

Mossy leaf-tail gecko

Scientific name
Uroplatus sikorae
English name
Mossy leaf-tail gecko

Features

It has gray or brown moss-like skin that mimics tree bark. Its name comes from its large, flat, spatula-like tail. It is carnivorous and preys on insects and small Reptiles.

From the breeding staff

He licks the water off the glass with his tongue, how cute is that?

Reptiles

Classification
Squamata, Pythonidae
distribution
New Guinea, Northern Australia

Green tree python

Scientific name
Morelia viridis
English name
Green tree python

Features

They live in arboreal areas in humid forests and rarely come down to the ground. They are carnivorous and prey on small animals and birds. They are characterized by the fact that their body color changes as they grow, and young snakes are red or yellow.

From the breeding staff

A snake that looks dangerous but is actually non-venomous.
As its name suggests, it only turns a beautiful green color once it has grown large.

Reptiles

Classification
Order Squamata, Family Gekkonidae
distribution
Southern New Caledonia

New caledonian crested gecko

Scientific name
Correlophus ciliatus
English name
New caledonian crested gecko

Features

Its name comes from the crown-like protrusion on its head, and above its eyes there is an eyelash-like protrusion called a "crest". It is nocturnal and often stays still in trees during the day, eating insects and fruit at night.

From the breeding staff

Its charming feature is its crests that look like eyelashes. It loves not only insects but also sweet fruit.

Reptiles

Classification
Order Testudines Family Chelidonidae
distribution
Southern Brazil, Uruguay, Northern Argentina

Hilare‘s toad-headed turtle

Scientific name
Phrynops hilarii
English name
Hilare's toad-headed turtle

Features

The name comes from the fact that it has a frog-like face. Turtles in this genus have two whisker-like protrusions on their chins, and with a maximum carapace length of 40 cm, it is the largest species in the genus Chelonia. The body color is dark gray and inconspicuous, but the carapace on the abdomen has small polka-dot-like spots. They prey on fish, amphibians, insects, and crustaceans.

From the breeding staff

In Japan, turtles that retract their necks are well known, but the Hilare‘s toad-headed turtle is a slightly unusual turtle that folds its neck sideways. It is a glutton, and when someone passes in front of the tank, it appeals for food! It also has a playful side!

Reptiles

Classification
Squamata, Iguanidae
distribution
Tropical rainforests of Central America

Plumed basilisk

Scientific name
Basiliscus plumifrons
English name
Plumed basilisk

Features

It can run on the water using its two hind legs. The large protrusion on its head and large dorsal fin are characteristics only seen in males, and are said to be intended to appeal to females.

From the breeding staff

He's a big foodie. Cockroaches are his favorite food!
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