Black chuckwalla
A species of Chuckwallas Scientific name : Sauromalus hispidus Genus : Chuckwallas
Black chuckwalla, A species of Chuckwallas
Scientific name: Sauromalus hispidus
Genus: Chuckwallas
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Description
The Angel Island chuckwalla (Sauromalus hispidus), also known as the spiny chuckwalla, is a species of chuckwalla lizard belonging to the family Iguanidae endemic to Isla Ãngel de la Guarda (Guardian Angel Island) in the Gulf of California. The species was transported to other islands by a tribe of the Seri as a potential food source.
General Info
Lifespan
20-25 years
Diet
Black chuckwalla's diet primarily consists of plant matter with a preference for the leaves and flowers of native vegetation. Occasionally, they supplement their diet with insects and carrion.
Appearance
Black chuckwalla is a medium-sized reptile recognized for its rigid, spiny scales. Its body is chubby, somewhat flat, and round-like, with a tail as long as its body. The reptile's skin is generally shades of brown and tan, often serving as excellent camouflage in desert habitats. No significant variations in physical appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies have been noted.
Behavior
Black chuckwalla is a solitary creature, notable for its defensive 'push-up' display that serves both as a territorial marker and a warning to predators. It is characterized by an omnivorous foraging behavior, which involves feeding primarily in the morning or late afternoon to avoid extreme desert temperatures. Black chuckwalla exhibits sluggish motion, spending much of the day basking on rocks for thermoregulation.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Iguanids Genus
Chuckwallas Species
Black chuckwalla 
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