Sceloporus bicanthalis

Sceloporus bicanthalis, the trans volcanic bunchgrass lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Phrynosomatidae, first described by Hobart Muir Smith as a subspecies of Sceloporus aeneus 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]

Sceloporus bicanthalis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Iguania
Family: Phrynosomatidae
Genus: Sceloporus
Species:
S. bicanthalis
Binomial name
Sceloporus bicanthalis
Smith, 1937
Synonyms

Sceloporus aeneus bicanthalis Smith, 1937

Description

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

Distribution and habitat

Sceloporus bicanthalis ranges eastwards from the eastern Valley of Mexico to the eastern end the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt, and into the northern Sierra Madre de Oaxaca.[1]

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. Flores-Villela, O.; Santos-Barrera, G. (2007). "Sceloporus bicanthalis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2007: e.T64089A12736142. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2007.RLTS.T64089A12736142.en.
  2. Sceloporus bicanthalis at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 10 November 2015.
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