Dwarf Spiny Lizard
Sceloporus squamosus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyPhrynosomatidae (Phrynosomatid Lizards)
- GenusSceloporus (Spiny Lizards)
- SpeciesSceloporus squamosus (Dwarf Spiny Lizard)
1 Verified sightings at Santa Rosa 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 →
Recent sightings of Dwarf Spiny Lizard in Santa Rosa 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 | Celaque National Park | 🇭🇳 Honduras | |
| 2 | Ostional Wildlife Refuge | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 3 | Las Baulas Marine National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 4 | Santa Rosa National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |