Lizards, Amphisbaenas, and Snakes (Squamata)

 

The scaled reptiles are distinguished by their skins, covered with horny scales or shields. The order includes three sub-orders: the lizards (Lacertilia), the worm lizards or amphisbaenas (Amphisbaenia), and the snakes (Serpentes). The Squamata are by far the largest order of living reptiles, containing over 10,100 species or 96.5% of all contemporary reptiles.

 

		Lizards (Lacertilia)
		Amphisbaenas (Amphisbaenia)
		Snakes (Serpentes)