Aspidoscelis sackii

Aspidoscelis sackii

Sack's spotted whiptail

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Aspidoscelis sackii

Aspidoscelis sackii, known commonly as Sack's spotted whiptail, is a species of lizard in the family Teiidae. The species is endemic to Mexico. There are three recognized subspecies.

Animal name origin

The specific name, sackii, is in honor of German explorer Baron Sebastian Albert von Sack.

Distribution

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A. sackii is found in the Mexican states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Mexico City, Michoacán, Morelos, Oaxaca, Puebla, and Tamaulipas.

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The preferred natural habitats of A. sackii are forest, shrubland, and desert.

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Mating Habits

A. sackii is oviparous.

References

1. Aspidoscelis sackii Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aspidoscelis_sackii
2. Aspidoscelis sackii on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/64285/12753419

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