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Eastern Fence Lizard

Sceloporus undulatus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Phrynosomatidae ›Genus: Sceloporus

About

The eastern fence lizard (Sceloporus undulatus) is a medium-sized species of lizard found along forest edges, rock piles, and rotting logs or stumps in the eastern United States. It is sometimes referred to as the prairie lizard, fence swift, gray lizard, northern fence lizard or pine lizard. It is also referred to colloquially as the horn-billed lizard.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eastern Fence Lizard?
The scientific name of Eastern Fence Lizard is Sceloporus undulatus.
What kingdom does Eastern Fence Lizard belong to?
Eastern Fence Lizard belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Eastern Fence Lizard belong to?
Eastern Fence Lizard belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Eastern Fence Lizard belong to?
Eastern Fence Lizard belongs to the class Reptilia.
What order does Eastern Fence Lizard belong to?
Eastern Fence Lizard belongs to the order Squamata.
What family does Eastern Fence Lizard belong to?
Eastern Fence Lizard belongs to the family Phrynosomatidae.
What genus does Eastern Fence Lizard belong to?
Eastern Fence Lizard belongs to the genus Sceloporus.