Small-scaled Lizard
Urosaurus nigricauda
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyPhrynosomatidae (Phrynosomatid Lizards)
- GenusUrosaurus (Tree and Bush Lizards)
- SpeciesUrosaurus nigricauda (Small-scaled Lizard)
About the Small-scaled Lizard
Urosaurus nigricauda is a species of lizard. Common names for this species include the Baja California brush lizard, black-tailed brush lizard, and small-scaled tree lizard. Its range includes southern California, Baja California, and nearby Pacific islands.
Until 1999, the small-scaled lizard, Urosaurus microscutata, was considered a discrete species. U. microscutata has since been identified as the same species, and a synonym of U. nigricauda. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Small-scaled Lizard in Bahía de Loreto National Park
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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 | |
| 2 | Cabo Pulmo National Park | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 3 | El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Small-scaled Lizard in Bahía de Loreto National Park?
About 40% of wildlife watchers report a Small-scaled Lizard sighting in Bahía de Loreto National Park, based on 84 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Small-scaled Lizard in Bahía de Loreto National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Small-scaled Lizard in Bahía de Loreto National Park in our monthly data.