🌿Native Nature

Texas Spiny Lizard

Sceloporus olivaceus

Taxonomy

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

About

The Texas spiny lizard (Sceloporus olivaceus) is a species of phrynosomatid lizard native to the south central United States, in the states of Texas and Oklahoma, and northeastern Mexico in the states of Coahuila, Nuevo León, Tamaulipas, and San Luis Potosí. They are quite common throughout their range, where they can be found in trees or on fences.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Texas Spiny Lizard?
The scientific name of Texas Spiny Lizard is Sceloporus olivaceus.
What is the conservation status of Texas Spiny Lizard?
The Texas Spiny Lizard has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Texas Spiny Lizard belong to?
Texas Spiny Lizard belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Texas Spiny Lizard belong to?
Texas Spiny Lizard belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Texas Spiny Lizard belong to?
Texas Spiny Lizard belongs to the class Reptilia.
What order does Texas Spiny Lizard belong to?
Texas Spiny Lizard belongs to the order Squamata.
What family does Texas Spiny Lizard belong to?
Texas Spiny Lizard belongs to the family Phrynosomatidae.
What genus does Texas Spiny Lizard belong to?
Texas Spiny Lizard belongs to the genus Sceloporus.