1,033 observationsLeast Concern
Striped Plateau Lizard
Sceloporus virgatus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Phrynosomatidae ›Genus: Sceloporus
About
Sceloporus virgatus, commonly known as the striped plateau lizard, is a species of lizard within the genus Sceloporus. This genus is known for the signaling modalities that it uses and exhibits, including visual motion and chemical signals that aid in identifying their territories as well as color that indicates aggression. The striped plateau lizard originates from the northern Sierra Madre Occidental and is relatively small in size, measuring less than 72 mm (2.8 in) in length.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Striped Plateau Lizard is Sceloporus virgatus.
- Striped Plateau Lizard belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Striped Plateau Lizard belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Striped Plateau Lizard belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Striped Plateau Lizard belongs to the order Squamata.
- Striped Plateau Lizard belongs to the family Phrynosomatidae.
- Striped Plateau Lizard belongs to the genus Sceloporus.