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Mojave Fringe-toed Lizard

Uma scoparia

Taxonomy

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

About

The Mojave fringe-toed lizard (Uma scoparia) is a species of medium-sized, white or grayish, black-spotted diurnal lizard in the subfamily Phrynosomatinae. It is adapted to living in sand dunes in the Mojave Desert. It ranges from Los Angeles County, Riverside County, and San Bernardino County in California to extreme western Arizona in La Paz County. The Mojave fringe-toed lizard is omnivorous.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mojave Fringe-toed Lizard?
The scientific name of Mojave Fringe-toed Lizard is Uma scoparia.
What kingdom does Mojave Fringe-toed Lizard belong to?
Mojave Fringe-toed Lizard belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Mojave Fringe-toed Lizard belong to?
Mojave Fringe-toed Lizard belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Mojave Fringe-toed Lizard belong to?
Mojave Fringe-toed Lizard belongs to the class Reptilia.
What order does Mojave Fringe-toed Lizard belong to?
Mojave Fringe-toed Lizard belongs to the order Squamata.
What family does Mojave Fringe-toed Lizard belong to?
Mojave Fringe-toed Lizard belongs to the family Phrynosomatidae.
What genus does Mojave Fringe-toed Lizard belong to?
Mojave Fringe-toed Lizard belongs to the genus Uma.