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Sceloporus grandaevus

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Sceloporus grandaevus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Iguania
Family: Phrynosomatidae
Genus: Sceloporus
Species:
S. grandaevus
Binomial name
Sceloporus grandaevus
(Dickerson, 1919)

Sceloporus grandaevus, often called the Isla Cerralvo Sator, is a species of lizard that can grow up to 3.2 inches in length,[1] that is found in Mexico, and is endemic to the Cerralvo Island in the Gulf of California.[2]

Habitat

S. grandaevus lives in shrublands, inland cliffs, mountains peaks, and deserts of its range. This species can be found in vegetated areas, with coastal dunes and open flats nearby that have vegetation.[2]

Conservation

S. grandaevus occurs in at least 1 protected area, and its population is stable, and although its range is only less than 200 km², it is abundant, and can adapt to changes. Its island is not that population with humans, due to there being no water, so it isn't at risk with future invasive species, or natural disasters. In the future, this species may come to threat if there are invasive species, tourism, and overcollection. For these reasons, it is listed as "Least Concern" by the IUCN Red List.[2]

References

  1. ^ "theNAT :: Amphibian and Reptile Atlas of Peninsular California". herpatlas.sdnhm.org. Retrieved 2019-04-27.
  2. ^ a b c "The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Retrieved 2019-04-27.