Emerald Swift
Native to Central America, the emerald swift is a species of small lizards that are known for their bright green color and rough, spiny looks.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Reptilia |
Order | Squamata |
Suborder | Iguania |
Family | Iguanidae |
Subfamily | Phrynosomatinae |
Genus | Sceloporus |
Species | S. malachiticus |
Scientific Name | Sceloporus malachiticus |
Other Names | Green spiny lizard |
Length | 6-8 inches (15-20 cm) |
Coloration | Shades of green |
Distribution | From Mexico to Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama |
Habitat | Burrows, under rocks or logs |
Diet | Insects and worms |
Clutch Size | 6 to 15 young |
Mode of Reproduction | Ovoviviparous |
Emerald Swift Pictures Gallery
Published on September 1st 2017 by staff under Lizards. Article was last reviewed on 14th June 2019.