Urosaurus auriculatus
| Urosaurus auriculatus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Iguania |
| Infraorder: | Pleurodonta |
| Family: | Phrynosomatidae |
| Genus: | Urosaurus |
| Species: | U. auriculatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Urosaurus auriculatus (Cope, 1871) | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
| Uta auriculata Cope, 1871 | |
Urosaurus auriculatus, also known as the Socorro Island tree lizard, is a species of lizard.[1][2] It is endemic to Socorro Island, one of the Revillagigedo Islands off Baja California (Mexico).[1] Urosaurus auriculatus is found through much of the island; it is absent from areas of erosion caused by overgrazing by sheep.[1]
Adult lizards measure on average 66 mm (2.6 in) in snout–vent length. The species is oviparous.[2]
References
- ^ a b c d Ponce-Campos, P.; García Aguayo, A. (2007). "Urosaurus auriculatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2007. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
- ^ a b c Urosaurus auriculatus at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 8 April 2025.