Isla Santa Cruz (Baja California Sur) facts for kids

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Isla Santa Cruz

Isla Santa Cruz Location in Mexico
Geography
Location	Gulf of California, Loreto Municipality
Coordinates	25°17′13.37″N 110°43′7.60″W / 25.2870472°N 110.7187778°W / 25.2870472; -110.7187778
Highest elevation	494 m (1,621 ft)
Administration
Mexico
State	Baja California Sur
Demographics
Population	Uninhabited

Isla Santa Cruz is a beautiful island located in the Gulf of California, off the coast of Baja California Sur state in Mexico. It's found to the east of the Baja California Peninsula. This island is special because no one lives there, making it a wild and natural place. It's part of the Loreto Municipality.

Island Life: Reptiles of Isla Santa Cruz

Isla Santa Cruz is home to several interesting reptile species. These animals have adapted to life on the island. Here are some of the reptiles you might find there:

• Crotalus atrox: This is also known as the western diamond-backed rattlesnake. It's a type of snake that can be found in many parts of the southwestern United States and Mexico.
• Lampropeltis californiae: This snake is called the California kingsnake. It's known for its striking patterns and is often found in various habitats.
• Phyllodactylus nocticolus: This is the peninsular leaf-toed gecko. Geckos are small lizards known for their sticky toes, which help them climb.
• Rena humilis: This tiny snake is called the western threadsnake. It's very thin, almost like a worm, and spends most of its life underground.
• Sauromalus ater: This is the common chuckwalla, a large, herbivorous lizard. Chuckwallas are known for their ability to inflate their bodies to wedge themselves into rock crevices for protection.
• Sceloporus angustus: This lizard is specifically known as the Isla Santa Cruz sator. It's a unique species found on this island.

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In Spanish: Isla Santa Cruz (Baja California Sur) para niños