How to Identify Xantusiidae
Xantusiidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order , class Squamata. The family contains 6 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Xantusiidae Species
Xantusia henshawi Stejneger, 1893
Xantusia henshawi Stejneger, 1893
Xantusia henshawi, the granite night lizard, is a nocturnal oviparous lizard fou…
Lepidophyma sylvaticum Taylor, 1939
Lepidophyma sylvaticum Taylor, 1939
The Madrean tropical night lizard, Lepidophyma sylvaticum, is a small xantusiid …
Lepidophyma reticulatum Taylor, 1955
Lepidophyma reticulatum Taylor, 1955
Lepidophyma reticulatum, the Costa Rican tropical night lizard, is a small Xantu…
Xantusia vigilis Baird, 1859
Xantusia vigilis Baird, 1859
Xantusia vigilis, the desert night lizard, is a small lizard found in southweste…
Xantusia riversiana Cope, 1883
Xantusia riversiana Cope, 1883
Xantusia riversiana, the island night lizard, is a larger ovoviviparous lizard f…
Lepidophyma flavimaculatum Duméril, 1851
Lepidophyma flavimaculatum Duméril, 1851
Lepidophyma flavimaculatum, the yellow-spotted night lizard, is a parthenogeneti…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Xantusiidae?
Xantusiidae animals belong to the order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 6 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Xantusiidae?
Xantusiidae is classified in the order , class Squamata, phylum Chordata. The family contains 6 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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