Dwarf Spiny Lizard

Sceloporus squamosus

Silhouette: SeismicShrimp · PhyloPic

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered

KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
PhylumChordata (Chordates)
ClassSquamata
FamilyPhrynosomatidae (Phrynosomatid Lizards)
GenusSceloporus (Spiny Lizards)
SpeciesSceloporus squamosus (Dwarf Spiny Lizard)

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data

at Las Baulas Marine National Park

1 Verified sightings at Las Baulas Marine National Park From 2019 to 2026

8 Verified sightings across all 4 parks From 2019 to 2026

☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)

About the Dwarf Spiny Lizard

Sceloporus squamosus, the Mexican spiny lizard or dwarf spiny lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Phrynosomatidae. It is found in Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Honduras. Wikipedia →

Closest Relatives at Las Baulas Marine National Park

Sceloporus variabilis

Daily sighting probability ~40% · Likely

Global Distribution

Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.

Parks Where Found

#	Park	Country	Daily sighting probability
1	Celaque National Park	🇭🇳 Honduras	~30%
2	Ostional Wildlife Refuge	🇨🇷 Costa Rica	Insufficient data
3	Las Baulas Marine National Park	🇨🇷 Costa Rica	Insufficient data
4	Santa Rosa National Park	🇨🇷 Costa Rica	Insufficient data

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