🌿Native Nature

Desert Night Lizard

Xantusia vigilis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Xantusiidae ›Genus: Xantusia

About

The desert night lizard (Xantusia vigilis) is a night lizard native to southern California east of the Sierras and San Gabriel Mountains into Baja California, southern Nevada, southwestern Utah and extreme western Arizona.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Desert Night Lizard?
The scientific name of Desert Night Lizard is Xantusia vigilis.
What kingdom does Desert Night Lizard belong to?
Desert Night Lizard belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Desert Night Lizard belong to?
Desert Night Lizard belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Desert Night Lizard belong to?
Desert Night Lizard belongs to the class Reptilia.
What order does Desert Night Lizard belong to?
Desert Night Lizard belongs to the order Squamata.
What family does Desert Night Lizard belong to?
Desert Night Lizard belongs to the family Xantusiidae.
What genus does Desert Night Lizard belong to?
Desert Night Lizard belongs to the genus Xantusia.