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Sceloporus bicanthalis

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Sceloporus bicanthalis
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S. bicanthalis
Binomial name
Sceloporus bicanthalis
Smith, 1937
Synonyms

Sceloporus aeneus bicanthalis Smith, 1937

Sceloporus bicanthalis is a species of lizard in the Phrynosomatidae family, first described by Hobart Muir Smith as Sceloporus aeneus bicanthalis in 1937.[2] It is endemic to Mexico.[1][2] It was classified by the IUCN as a species with low risk.[1] No subspecies are recognized.[2]

Description

Sceloporus bicanthalis is a small, viviparous lizard measuring on average 45 mm (1.8 in) in snout–vent length.[2]

Habitat

This species is associated with tussock (bunchgrass) grassland habitats within open pine forests at elevations of 2,900–4,400 m (9,500–14,400 ft) asl.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Sceloporus bicanthalis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2007. IUCN: e.T64089A12736142. 2007. Retrieved 10 November 2015. {{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter |authors= ignored (help)
  2. ^ a b c d Sceloporus bicanthalis at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 10 November 2015.