Spiny Chuckwalla
Sauromalus hispidus
Conservation Status
EndangeredReptilia · Iguanidae
About
The Angel Island chuckwalla, also known as the spiny chuckwalla, is a species of chuckwalla lizard belonging to the family Iguanidae endemic to Isla Ángel de la Guarda in the Gulf of California. The species was transported to other islands by a tribe of the Seri as a potential food source.
Fun Fact
Description == The Angel Island chuckwalla is the second-largest species of chuckwalla, reaching 44 cm (17 in) in body length and 64 cm (25 in) overall length, and weighing up to 1.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Endemic to Isla Ángel de la Guarda and 10 smaller islands in the Gulf of California.
Diet
Feed on leaves, fruit, and flowers of annuals and perennial plants; insects represent a supplementary prey if eaten at all.
Lifespan
25 years
Threats
- Habitat Loss
- Poaching and Hunting
- Human-Wildlife Conflict
- Disease