Shortnose Rock Lizard
Petrosaurus repens
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyPhrynosomatidae (Phrynosomatid Lizards)
- GenusPetrosaurus (California rock lizards)
- SpeciesPetrosaurus repens (Shortnose Rock Lizard)
16 Verified sightings at El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve From 2019 to 2026
34 Verified sightings across all 2 parks From 2019 to 2026
August Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Shortnose Rock Lizard
Petrosaurus repens is a species of lizard in the family Phrynosomatidae. It is from the central Baja California Peninsula in northwestern Mexico. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Shortnose Rock Lizard in El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve
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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 | El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 2 | Bahía de Loreto National Park | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Shortnose Rock Lizard in El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Shortnose Rock Lizard sighting in El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve, based on 16 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Shortnose Rock Lizard in El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve?
August has the highest sighting rate for Shortnose Rock Lizard in El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve in our monthly data.