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Florida Scrub Lizard

Florida Scrub Lizards are a species of small lizards endemic to Florida in the United States.



    Kingdom Animalia
    Phylum Chordata
    Class Reptilia
    Order Squamata
    Suborder Iguania
    Family Phrynosomatidae
    Genus Sceloporus
    Species S. woodi
    Scientific Name Sceloporuswoodi


    Length 5 inches
    Coloration Light to whitish gray body with turquoise patches on the throat and belly (females lack the throat patch)
    Distribution Florida (USA)
    Habitat Dry scrub and sandhill habitat, flatwoods, citrus groves with nearby pines or oaks for taking shelter
    Diet Insectivorous type of diet
    Breeding Season Spring
    Clutch Size 2 to 8 eggs
    Mode of Reproduction Oviparous (egg laying)
    IUCN Conservation Status Near Threatened

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    Published on February 1st 2017 by under Lizards. Article was last reviewed on 13th June 2019.

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