Angel Island Chuckwalla
The Angel Island Chuckwallas, the world’s second-largest species of chuckwallas, are lizards that belong to the chuckwalla group, and are found only in the Isla Ángel de la Guarda in the Gulf of California. However, they were introduced to the other islands by a tribal group as a source of food.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Iguania |
| Family | Iguanidae |
| Genus | Sauromalus |
| Species | S. hispidus |
| Scientific Name | Sauromalus hispidus |
| Other Names | Spiny chuckwalla |
| Length | 64 cm (25 in) |
| Coloration | Different shades of gray |
| Distribution | Endemic to the Isla Ángel de la Guarda (Guardian Angel Island), and 10 other smaller islands in the Gulf of California |
| Habitat | Dry to very dry regions consisting mostly of rocks, trees and cacti |
| Diet | Primarily herbivorous, feeding on leaves, fruits, and flowers, but also insects, very occasionally |
| Breeding Season | April to July |
| Clutch Size | 5 to 16 eggs |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Near Threatened |
Angel Island Chuckwalla Pictures Gallery
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Published on September 16th 2017 by staff under Lizards. Article was last reviewed on 14th June 2019.
