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. See also Fauna of New Zealand External links Conservation Status of New Zealand Reptiles, 2021 New Zealand reptiles and frogs, Department of Conservation