Urosaurus nigricaudus
| Baja California Brush Lizard | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Sauropsida |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Lacertilia |
| Family: | Phrynosomatidae |
| Genus: | Urosaurus |
| Species: | U. nigricaudus |
| Binomial name | |
| Urosaurus nigricaudus (Cope, 1864) | |
| Synonyms | |
|
Uta nigricaudus Cope, 1864 | |
Urosaurus nigricaudus is a species of lizard. Common names for this species include the Baja California brush lizard, black-tailed brush lizard, and small-scaled tree lizard. Its range includes southern California, Baja California, and nearby Pacific islands.[1][2]
Taxonomy
Until 1999, small-scaled lizard Urosaurus microscutatus was considered a discrete species. Microscutatus has since been identified as the same species.[1][2]
References
- 1 2 3 Global Reptile Assessment Coordinating Team (2007). "Urosaurus nigricaudus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2009.1. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 17 May 2014. Database entry includes justification for why this species is of least concern.
- 1 2 Urosaurus nigricaudus at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 28 January 2015.
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