Abronia chiszari
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Abronia chiszari

Abronia chiszari is an endangered species of arboreal alligator lizard in the family Anguidae. The species is native to east-central Mexico.

Animal name origin

The specific name, chiszari, is in honor of American herpetologist David Chiszar.

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A. chiszari is only found on the slopes of Volcano Santa Marta, in the Sierra de los Tuxtlas, Veracruz, Mexico, between elevations of 360 to 800 m (1,180 to 2,620 ft).

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The preferred natural habitat of A. chiszar is forest.

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Abronia chiszari habitat map

Mating Habits

A. chiszari is viviparous.

References

1. Abronia chiszari Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abronia_chiszari
2. Abronia chiszari on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/63675/12706244

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