Common Chuckwalla

Sauromalus ater

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Reptilia · Iguanidae

About

Sauromalus ater, also known as the common chuckwalla or northern chuckwalla, is a species of lizard in the family Iguanidae. It inhabits the Sonoran and Mojave Deserts of the Southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. Its range extends from eastern California, Utah, and Nevada south to Baja California and Sonora.

Fun Fact

Common chuckwallas escape predators by wedging themselves into rock crevices and inflating their bodies with air, becoming impossible to extract.

Quick Facts

Habitat

The Sonoran and Mojave Deserts of the Southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico

Diet

Eats creosote bush flowers, leaves, fruit, and occasionally insects.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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