Dunes Sagebrush Lizard
Sceloporus arenicolus
High risk of extinction in the wild
Source: IUCN Red List
About the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard
The dunes sagebrush lizard, Sceloporus arenicolus, (formerly known as the sand dune lizard and the dunes-sagebrush lizard, Sceloporus graciosus arenicolus, a subspecies of sagebrush lizard), is an insectivorous spiny lizard species which only occurs in the shinnery oak sand dune systems of extreme southeast New Mexico and only four counties in adjacent Texas. Sceloporus arenicolus has the second-smallest range of all lizards in the United States.
Key Facts
- Vulnerable - facing a high risk of extinction.
- Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard?
The scientific name of the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard is Sceloporus arenicolus.
Is the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard endangered?
The Dunes Sagebrush Lizard is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
How many Dunes Sagebrush Lizard sightings have been recorded?
76 observations of the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard have been recorded on iNaturalist.
