Suborder Lacertilia Family Phrynosomatidae Phylum Chordata Order Scaled reptiles | Class Reptilia Infraorder Iguania Scientific name Petrosaurus Rank Genus | |
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Similar Baja blue rock lizard, Banded rock lizard, Urosaurus, Zebra‑tailed lizard, Phrynosomatinae | ||
The California rock lizards are a genus (Petrosaurus) of New World lizards in the family Phrynosomatidae.
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Geographic range
They are endemic to southern California and Baja California, Mexico.
Habitat
This type of lizard lives almost exclusively on rock outcrops, boulder piles, and canyon walls, where it shelters under rocks. The habitat is arid and semiarid foothills and canyons along the western margin of the Colorado Desert.
Reproduction
The courtship begins shortly after emergence in early spring. The eggs are laid around June and July.
Predators
The few predators that could pursue this lizard are collared lizards and avian predators, such as hawks, ravens, and roadrunners.
Species
The genus Petrosaurus contains three species.
References
California rock lizard Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA