Yellow-spotted Spiny Lizard
Sceloporus chrysostictus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyPhrynosomatidae (Phrynosomatid Lizards)
- GenusSceloporus (Spiny Lizards)
- SpeciesSceloporus chrysostictus (Yellow-spotted Spiny Lizard)
About the Yellow-spotted Spiny Lizard
Sceloporus chrysostictus, the yellow-spotted spiny lizard or Yucatán spiny lizard, is a species of phrynosomatid lizard. It is most commonly found in the Yucatán Peninsula. It also ranges through Guatemala and Northern Belize.
Species Sceloporus chrysostictus at The Reptile Database Cope, E.D. 1866. Fourth contribution to the herpetology of tropical America. Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Phila. 18:123-132. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Yellow-spotted Spiny Lizard in Sian Ka'an 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 | Calakmul Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 2 | Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 3 | Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 4 | Celestún Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Yellow-spotted Spiny Lizard in Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Yellow-spotted Spiny Lizard sighting in Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, based on 37 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Yellow-spotted Spiny Lizard in Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve?
July has the highest sighting rate for Yellow-spotted Spiny Lizard in Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve in our monthly data.