118 observationsVulnerable
Piebald Chuckwalla
Sauromalus varius
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Iguanidae ›Genus: Sauromalus
About
The San Esteban chuckwalla (Sauromalus varius), also known as the piebald chuckwalla or pinto chuckwalla, is a species of chuckwalla belonging to the family Iguanidae endemic to San Esteban Island in the Gulf of California. It is the largest of the five species of chuckwallas and the most endangered.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Piebald Chuckwalla is Sauromalus varius.
- The Piebald Chuckwalla has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
- Piebald Chuckwalla belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Piebald Chuckwalla belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Piebald Chuckwalla belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Piebald Chuckwalla belongs to the order Squamata.
- Piebald Chuckwalla belongs to the family Iguanidae.
- Piebald Chuckwalla belongs to the genus Sauromalus.