Kingdom Animalia Class Reptilia Suborder Iguania Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Order Squamata Family Phrynosomatidae | |
Similar Sceloporus grammicus, Sceloporus variabilis, Sceloporus asper, Sceloporus torquatus, Sceloporus siniferus | ||
Sceloporus bicanthalis is a species of lizard in the Phrynosomatidae family, first described by Hobart Muir Smith as Sceloporus aeneus bicanthalis in 1937. It is endemic to Mexico. It was classified by the IUCN as a species with low risk. No subspecies are recognized.
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Description
Sceloporus bicanthalis is a small, viviparous lizard measuring on average 45 mm (1.8 in) in snout–vent length.
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.
References
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