About Urosaurus bicarinatus (Duméril, 1856)
Taxonomic Naming and Initial Description
Urosaurus bicarinatus, first formally described by Duméril in 1856, is a species of lizard. It belongs to the subfamily Sceloporinae, within the lizard family Phrynosomatidae.
Common Names
This species has two common names: it is called the tropical tree lizard in English, and roñito arborícola in Mexican Spanish.
Native Range
The species is endemic to Mexico, meaning it occurs naturally nowhere else outside of this country.
Subspecies Classification
Currently, there are five recognized subspecies of Urosaurus bicarinatus.
Habitat Preference
Its preferred natural habitat is forest.
Reproduction Strategy
Urosaurus bicarinatus reproduces by laying eggs, which makes it an oviparous species.
