The upstart New Zealand baseball franchise has revealed its name, sharing it with the country's oldest surviving species.
On Monday, Baseball New Zealand confirmed that the Australian Baseball League side will be dubbed the Auckland Tuatara.
Team board member Brett O'Riley unveiled the logo, featuring the head of the reptile, as well as team colours - teal and royal navy.
The franchise also unveiled its manager - former Major League Baseball pitcher Steve Mintz.
The American works as a pitching coach in the Texas Rangers minor league system with the Down East Wood Ducks.
The Tuatara's preferred home base at Albany's QBE Stadium won't be ready until the 2019/2020 season, meaning the club will host their 12 home games at Te Atatu’s McLeod Park.
The first home series will be against the Brisbane Bandits from November 22, while the club kicks off its inaugural season in Perth against the hometown Heat on November 15.
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