Anzuetoi arboreal alligator lizard facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Anzuetoi arboreal alligator lizard |
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Abronia (lizard)
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The Anzuetoi arboreal alligator lizard (Abronia anzuetoi), also known as Anzueto's arboreal alligator lizard, is a type of lizard. It belongs to the Anguidae family. This special lizard only lives in one place: Volcán de Agua in Guatemala.
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What's in a Name?
The scientific name for this lizard, anzuetoi, is a way to honor someone. It was named after Roderico Anzueto. He was a naturalist from Guatemala who first found and collected this specific type of lizard.
Protecting the Anzuetoi Lizard
The Anzuetoi arboreal alligator lizard is considered a "Vulnerable" species by the IUCN. This means it's at risk of becoming endangered if we don't protect it. The area where it lives is quite small, about 24 square kilometers (9.3 square miles).
Interestingly, some things that might seem like problems actually help protect this lizard's home. Its natural habitat has areas that are difficult for people to access. Also, some nearby coffee plantations have been left empty. This means fewer people are disturbing the lizard's home.
Where Does It Live?
The Anzuetoi arboreal alligator lizard lives on Volcán de Agua mountain. You can find it at elevations between 1,219 and 2,286 meters (about 4,000 to 7,500 feet) high. It makes its home in the cloud forests found on the mountain.
How Does It Behave?
This lizard is diurnal, which means it is active during the day. It is also a tree-dwelling lizard, spending most of its time in trees. Male Anzuetoi lizards are known to be territorial. This means they will defend their space from other males.
How Does It Reproduce?
The Anzuetoi arboreal alligator lizard is viviparous. This is a fancy word meaning that the mother lizard gives birth to live young. She does not lay eggs.
See also
In Spanish: Abronia anzuetoi para niños
