About Urosaurus auriculatus (Cope, 1871)
Common Name & Taxonomy
Urosaurus auriculatus, commonly called the Socorro Island tree lizard, is a species of lizard.
Endemic Range
This species is endemic to Socorro Island, which is part of the Revillagigedo Islands located off the coast of Baja California, Mexico.
Island Habitat Distribution
Urosaurus auriculatus occurs across most of Socorro Island, but it is not found in areas of erosion caused by overgrazing from sheep.
Adult Body Size
Adults of this species have an average snout–vent length of 66 mm (2.6 in).
Reproductive Mode
Urosaurus auriculatus is an oviparous species.
