Aspidoscelis rodecki facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Aspidoscelis rodecki |
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Aspidoscelis
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rodecki
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Rodeck's whiptail (Aspidoscelis rodecki) is a type of lizard. It belongs to the Teiidae family, which includes many whiptail lizards. This special lizard is found only in Mexico.
What's in a Name?
This lizard is named rodecki to honor an American scientist named Hugo George Rodeck. He was an entomologist, which means he studied insects.
Where Does it Live?
Rodeck's whiptail lives only in Mexico. You can find it in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo.
Its Home Environment
The natural home, or habitat, of Rodeck's whiptail is the marine intertidal zone. This is the area along the coast that is covered by the ocean at high tide and exposed to the air at low tide.
How it Reproduces
One amazing fact about Aspidoscelis rodecki is that it is an all-female species! This means there are no male lizards in this species. They reproduce through a process called parthenogenesis. This is a special way of reproduction where an egg develops into a new lizard without needing to be fertilized by a male. The young lizards are essentially clones of their mother.
See also
In Spanish: Aspidoscelis rodecki para niños
