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Gila Monster

Heloderma suspectum

Taxonomy

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

About

The Gila monster (Heloderma suspectum, /ˈhiːlə/ HEE-lə) is a species of venomous lizard native to the southwestern United States and the northwestern Mexican state of Sonora. A heavy, typically slow-moving lizard, up to 60 cm (2.0 ft) long, the Gila monster is the only venomous lizard native to the United States. Its close venomous relatives, the four “Mexican beaded lizards” (former subspecies of Heloderma horridum) inhabit Mexico and Guatemala. The Gila monster is venomous, although...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gila Monster?
The scientific name of Gila Monster is Heloderma suspectum.
What kingdom does Gila Monster belong to?
Gila Monster belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Gila Monster belong to?
Gila Monster belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Gila Monster belong to?
Gila Monster belongs to the class Reptilia.
What order does Gila Monster belong to?
Gila Monster belongs to the order Squamata.
What family does Gila Monster belong to?
Gila Monster belongs to the family Helodermatidae.
What genus does Gila Monster belong to?
Gila Monster belongs to the genus Heloderma.