Abronia lythrochila is a species of lizard in the family Anguidae known by the common name red-lipped arboreal alligator lizard.
Distribution
This species is endemic to the state of Chiapas in Mexico.[1]
Habitat
This species lives in montane dry pine-oak forest, at an elevation of 2000–3000 m. It has a relatively small range but it is common there; it is threatened by deforestation but much of its range is in protected areas, including Lagunas de Montebello National Park.[1]
Description
These lizards can reach a length of about 7 – 11 Inches. The basic body colour is greenish-olive, with irregular dark blotches. They show spiny horn-like scales on each sides of the head, The infralabials are blood-red (hence the common name). The tail is prehensile.[4]
Biology
They mainly feed on insects.
References
- ^ a b c Campbell, J.A. & Muñoz-Alonso, A. 2007. lythrochila&searchType=species Abronia lythrochila. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2014.3. Downloaded on 26 March 2015.
- ^ "Appendices | CITES". cites.org. Retrieved 2022-01-14.
- ^ The Reptile Database
- ^ David A. Good Phylogenetic Relationships Among Gerrhonotine Lizards