Baja California Spiny Lizard
Baja California Spiny Lizard

Baja California Spiny Lizard

Sceloporus zosteromus

Silhouette: SeismicShrimp · PhyloPic

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered Endemic
Daily sighting probability ~20% · Possible
at Bahía de Loreto National Park
27 Verified sightings at Bahía de Loreto National Park From 2019 to 2026
45 Verified sightings across all 3 parks From 2019 to 2026
August Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)

About the Baja California Spiny Lizard

Sceloporus zosteromus, the central Baja spiny lizard or Monserrat Island spiny lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Phrynosomatidae. It is endemic to Mexico. Wikipedia →

Closest Relatives at Bahía de Loreto National Park

Granite Spiny Lizard
LC

Granite Spiny Lizard

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Sceloporus orcutti

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
Common Side-blotched Lizard
LC

Common Side-blotched Lizard

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Uta stansburiana

Daily sighting probability ~50% · Likely
Small-scaled Lizard
Endemic

Small-scaled Lizard

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Urosaurus nigricauda

Daily sighting probability ~40% · Likely
Zebra-tailed Lizard
LC

Zebra-tailed Lizard

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Callisaurus draconoides

Daily sighting probability ~40% · Likely
Shortnose Rock Lizard
LC Endemic

Shortnose Rock Lizard

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Petrosaurus repens

Daily sighting probability ~20% · Possible
Santa Catalina Side-blotched Lizard
LC Endemic

Santa Catalina Side-blotched Lizard

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Uta squamata

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
Coast Horned Lizard
LC

Coast Horned Lizard

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Phrynosoma coronatum

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data

Global Distribution

Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability
1 Bahía de Loreto National Park 🇲🇽 Mexico
~20%
2 Cabo Pulmo National Park 🇲🇽 Mexico
~20%
3 El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve 🇲🇽 Mexico
~20%

Quick answers

What are the chances of seeing a Baja California Spiny Lizard in Bahía de Loreto National Park?

About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Baja California Spiny Lizard sighting in Bahía de Loreto National Park, based on 27 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.

When is the best time to see Baja California Spiny Lizard in Bahía de Loreto National Park?

August has the highest sighting rate for Baja California Spiny Lizard in Bahía de Loreto National Park in our monthly data.

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