Rio Fuerte Beaded Lizard

Heloderma exasperatum

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Reptilia · Helodermatidae

About

The Rio Fuerte beaded lizard is a venomous species of beaded lizard in the family Helodermatidae. It is found in the tropical forests and shrublands of western Mexico, specifically around the Rio Fuerte and Rio Mayo basins. It is often found in or near abandoned mammal burrows and sources of water.

Fun Fact

Chihuahua and southern Sonora, Mexico, up to an altitude of 1,400 m (4,600 ft).

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in the tropical forests and shrublands of western Mexico, specifically around the Rio Fuerte and Rio Mayo basins.

Diet

Feeds mainly on reptile eggs, but also eats bird eggs, and nestlings of birds and mammals.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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