Isla cerralvo sator
A species of Spiny lizards Scientific name : Sceloporus grandaevus Genus : Spiny lizards
Isla cerralvo sator, A species of Spiny lizards
Scientific name: Sceloporus grandaevus
Genus: Spiny lizards
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Description General Info
Description
Sceloporus grandaevus, often called the Isla Cerralvo Sator, is a species of lizard that can grow up to 3.2 inches in length, that is found in Mexico, and is endemic to the Cerralvo Island in the Gulf of California.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Isla cerralvo sator predominantly subsists on a diet of small invertebrates; locusts, beetles, and ants being chief. Their food preference varies with seasonality, adapting to the available insect fauna.
Appearance
Isla cerralvo sator is a small, robust lizard known for its scaly, spiny skin. Its coloration primarily varies from dark brown to black, often blended with green or blue hues. Males usually have bright iridescent patches on their throat and sides, adding to their distinct look. Their tails are long, constituting about half of their body length, and they possess strong, clawed limbs to assist in climbing.
Behavior
Isla cerralvo sator is largely a solitary species showcasing demonstrative territorial behavior by body display and combat. This diurnal creature excels at agility and climbing thanks to adapted claws, facilitating its foraging habits in rocky, desert terrain. Remarkably, isla cerralvo sator displays unique thermoregulating behavior, basking to elevate body temperature.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
North american spiny lizards Genus
Spiny lizards Species
Isla cerralvo sator 
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