Species of lizard
Sceloporus samcolemani, also known commonly as Coleman's bunchgrass lizard, Coleman's bunch grass lizard, and lagartija de Coleman in Spanish, is a species of lizard in the family Phrynosomatidae.[2] The species is endemic to Mexico.[1][2]
Etymology
The specific name, samcolemani, is in honor of Sam Coleman who aided Hobart Smith in his research by writing data-processing programs.[3]
Geographic range
S. samcolemani is found in northern Sierra Madre Oriental of the states of Coahuila and Nuevo León.[1][2]
Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of S. samcolemani is forest, at altitudes of 2,100–3,300 m (6,900–10,800 ft).[1]
Reproduction
S. samcolemani is oviparous.[1]
References
Further reading
- Smith HM, Hall WP (1974). "Contributions to the concepts of reproductive cycles and the systematics of the scalaris group of the lizard genus Sceloporus". Great Basin Naturalist 34 (2): 97–104. (Sceloporus scalaris samcolemanii, new subspecies).
- Watkins-Colewell GJ, Smith HM, Liner EA, Chiszar D (1998). "Sceloporus samcolemani Smith and Hall, Coleman's Bunch Grass Lizard". Catalogue of American Amphibians and Reptiles 675: 1–2. (Sceloporus samcolemani, new status).