155 observations
Rio Fuerte Beaded Lizard
Heloderma exasperatum
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Reptilia βΊOrder: Squamata βΊFamily: Helodermatidae βΊGenus: Heloderma
About
The Rio Fuerte beaded lizard (Heloderma exasperatum) is a venomous species of beaded lizard in the family Helodermatidae. It is found in the tropical forests and shrublands of western Mexico, specifically around the Rio Fuerte and Rio Mayo basins. It is often found in or near abandoned mammal burrows and sources of water.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Rio Fuerte Beaded Lizard is Heloderma exasperatum.
- Rio Fuerte Beaded Lizard belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Rio Fuerte Beaded Lizard belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Rio Fuerte Beaded Lizard belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Rio Fuerte Beaded Lizard belongs to the order Squamata.
- Rio Fuerte Beaded Lizard belongs to the family Helodermatidae.
- Rio Fuerte Beaded Lizard belongs to the genus Heloderma.