Cozumel Spiny Lizard
Sceloporus cozumelae
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyPhrynosomatidae (Phrynosomatid Lizards)
- GenusSceloporus (Spiny Lizards)
- SpeciesSceloporus cozumelae (Cozumel Spiny Lizard)
About the Cozumel Spiny Lizard
Sceloporus cozumelae, the Cozumel spiny lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Phrynosomatidae. It is endemic to Mexico. The species is native to coastal areas of the Yucatán Peninsula, where it has been found in Yucatán, Quintana Roo, and northernmost Campeche, and on the islands of Cozumel, Isla Contoy, and Isla Mujeres, from sea level up to 50 meters elevation. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Cozumel Spiny Lizard in Ría Lagartos 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 | Celestún Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 2 | Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 3 | Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 4 | Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Cozumel Spiny Lizard in Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Cozumel Spiny Lizard sighting in Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve, based on 13 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Cozumel Spiny Lizard in Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve?
November has the highest sighting rate for Cozumel Spiny Lizard in Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve in our monthly data.