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Beaded Lizard

Heloderma horridum

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Helodermatidae ›Genus: Heloderma

About

The Mexican beaded lizard (Heloderma horridum) is the most famous of the four species of venomous beaded lizards found principally in Mexico and southern Guatemala. They and their congener (member of the same genus) the Gila monster (Heloderma suspectum) are the only lizards known to have evolved an overt venom delivery system. The Mexican beaded lizard is larger than the Gila monster, with duller coloration, black with yellowish bands. As it is a specialized predator that...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Beaded Lizard?
The scientific name of Beaded Lizard is Heloderma horridum.
What is the conservation status of Beaded Lizard?
The Beaded Lizard has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Beaded Lizard belong to?
Beaded Lizard belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Beaded Lizard belong to?
Beaded Lizard belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Beaded Lizard belong to?
Beaded Lizard belongs to the class Reptilia.
What order does Beaded Lizard belong to?
Beaded Lizard belongs to the order Squamata.
What family does Beaded Lizard belong to?
Beaded Lizard belongs to the family Helodermatidae.
What genus does Beaded Lizard belong to?
Beaded Lizard belongs to the genus Heloderma.