About Abronia lythrochila Smith & Alvarez Del Toro, 1963
Size
Abronia lythrochila can reach a total length including the tail of about 7–11 inches (18–28 cm).
Base Coloration
Its base body color is greenish-olive, marked with irregular dark blotches.
Distinctive Head Features
It has spiny horn-like scales on each side of the head, and its lower labials are blood-red, a feature that gives this species its common names.
Tail Morphology
The tail of Abronia lythrochila is prehensile.
Endemic Range
This species is endemic to the Mexican state of Chiapas.
Habitat and Elevation
It inhabits montane dry pine-oak forest, occurring at elevations between 2,000 and 3,000 m (6,600–9,800 ft).
Reproduction Mode
Abronia lythrochila reproduces via ovoviviparity.
