63 observationsEndangered
Black Chuckwalla
Sauromalus hispidus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Iguanidae ›Genus: Sauromalus
About
The Angel Island chuckwalla (Sauromalus hispidus), also known as the spiny chuckwalla, is a species of chuckwalla lizard belonging to the family Iguanidae endemic to Isla Ángel de la Guarda (Guardian Angel Island) in the Gulf of California. The species was transported to other islands by a tribe of the Seri as a potential food source.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Black Chuckwalla is Sauromalus hispidus.
- The Black Chuckwalla has a conservation status of Endangered.
- Black Chuckwalla belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Black Chuckwalla belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Black Chuckwalla belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Black Chuckwalla belongs to the order Squamata.
- Black Chuckwalla belongs to the family Iguanidae.
- Black Chuckwalla belongs to the genus Sauromalus.