Desert spiny lizard is a species of lizard found in the Sonoran Desert and Chihuahuan Desert of North America. The species is diurnal and is known to form groups.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Iguania |
| Family |
Phrynosomatidae |
| Genus |
Sceloporus |
| Scientific Name |
Sceloporus magister |
| Size |
Up to 5.6 in |
| Color |
Males possess blue or violet patches on the belly and throat while the sides and tails have green or blue patches; females possess large combined dark spots on the back and belly; both male and female possess brownish or yellow triangular spots on the shoulders |
| Distribution |
Arizona, California, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, Nevada (United States); Mexico |
| Habitat |
Sonoran desertscrub, Great Basin desertscrub, semidesert grassland, interior chaparral, woodlands |
| Diet |
Variety of insects like ants, beetles, and caterpillars; spiders, centipedes, small lizards, some plant material |
| Hibernation Fact |
Hibernate during winter |
| Predators |
Predatory birds, snakes, bullfrogs |
| Breeding Season |
Spring and summer |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size |
2 to 12 eggs |
| Incubation Period |
1 to 3 months |
| Reproductive Age |
5 to 7 months of age |
| Average Lifespan |
Up to 5.9 years in captivity |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
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Baby Desert Spiny Lizard
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Sceloporus Magister
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Spiny Desert Lizard
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Desert Spiny Lizard Male
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Desert Spiny Lizard Female
