Sceloporus macdougalli

Sceloporus macdougalli, also known commonly as MacDougall's spiny lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Phrynosomatidae. The species is endemic to Mexico.

Etymology

The specific name, macdougalli, is in honor of naturalist Thomas Baillie MacDougall.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of Sceloporus macdougalli is forest, at altitudes from near sea level to 600 m (2,000 ft).

References

Further reading

  • Smith, H.M.; Bumzahem, C.B. (1953). "A New Lizard of the Genus Sceloporus from the Isthmus of Tehuantepec". Herpetologica. 9: 183–188. (Sceloporus macdougalli, new species).
  • Wiens, J.J.; Reeder, T.W. (1997). "Phylogeny of the spiny lizards (Sceloporus) based on molecular and morphological evidence". Herpetological Monographs. 11: 1–101.


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