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Southwestern Fence Lizard

Sceloporus cowlesi

Taxonomy

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

About

The southwestern fence lizard (Sceloporus cowlesi) also known as the White Sands prairie lizard or the White Sands swift is species of spiny lizard native to the Chihuahuan Desert of the southwest United States and north-central Mexico. Described in 1956 as Sceloporus undulatus cowlesi, subspecies of the eastern fence lizard, DNA studies elevated the southwestern fence lizard to species status.

Frequently Asked Questions

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