Sceloporus bicanthalis
Appearance
Sceloporus bicanthalis | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Iguania |
Family: | Phrynosomatidae |
Genus: | Sceloporus |
Species: | S. bicanthalis
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Binomial name | |
Sceloporus bicanthalis Smith, 1937
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Synonyms | |
Sceloporus aeneus bicanthalis Smith, 1937 |
Sceloporus bicanthalis is a species of lizard in the family Phrynosomatidae, 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
- ^ a b c d "Sceloporus bicanthalis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2007. IUCN: e.T64089A12736142. 2007. Retrieved 10 November 2015.
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ignored (help) - ^ a b c d Sceloporus bicanthalis at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 10 November 2015.