About Aspidoscelis deppii (Wiegmann, 1834)
Scientific Classification and Common Name
Aspidoscelis deppii, commonly known as the blackbelly racerunner, is a species of lizard belonging to the family Teiidae.
Native Range and Subspecies Status
This species is native to Central America and southern Mexico, and three subspecies are currently recognized.
Detailed Geographic Distribution
The geographic range of A. deppii includes Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and multiple southern states of Mexico: Chiapas, Guerrero, Jalisco, Michoacán, Morelos, and Oaxaca.
Habitat and Altitude Range
Its preferred natural habitats are forest, shrubland, grassland, and rocky areas, occurring at altitudes from 0 to 1,200 meters (0 to 3,937 feet).
Reproduction Mode
A. deppii reproduces by laying eggs, meaning it is oviparous.
