Abronia lythrochila
Species of lizard
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Abronia lythrochila, also known commonly as the red-lipped arboreal alligator lizard and escorpión arboricola de labios rojos in Mexican Spanish, is a species of lizard in the family Anguidae. The species is native to southern Mexico.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Anguimorpha |
| Family: | Anguidae |
| Genus: | Abronia |
| Species: | A. lythrochila |
| Binomial name | |
| Abronia lythrochila H.M. Smith & Álvarez del Toro, 1963 | |
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Geographic distribution
Habitat
Abronia lythrochila lives in montane dry pine-oak forest, at an elevation of 2,000–3,000 m (6,600–9,800 ft).[1]
Conservation status
Abronia lythrochila has a relatively small geographic range but is common within it. The species is threatened by deforestation, but much of its range is in protected areas, including Lagunas de Montebello National Park.[1]
Description
Abronia lythrochila can reach a total length (tail included) of about 7–11 in (18–28 cm). The basic body color is greenish-olive, with irregular dark blotches. There are spiny horn-like scales on each side of the head. The lower labials are blood-red, to which the common names refer. The tail is prehensile.[4]
Diet
Abronia lythrochila preys predominately upon insects.[citation needed]
Reproduction
Abronia lythrochila is ovoviviparous.[3]