Abronia moreletii (Bocourt, 1872)

Nomenclature and Classification

Abronia moreletii (Bocourt, 1872), commonly called Morelet's alligator lizard and known as escorpión de Morelet in Spanish, is a species of lizard belonging to the subfamily Gerrhonotinae of the family Anguidae.

Subspecies Recognition

This species is native to Central America, and four subspecies are currently recognized.

Geographic Range

Its geographic range covers southern Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, and Nicaragua.

Habitat and Elevation

The natural habitat of Abronia moreletii is Central American pine-oak forests and cloud forests, found at elevations between 1,450 and 2,530 metres (4,760 and 8,300 ft) above sea level.

Reproductive Mode

Reports have described the reproductive mode of Abronia moreletii as both viviparous and ovoviviparous.