Aspidoscelis deppii

Aspidoscelis deppii

Blackbelly racerunner

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Aspidoscelis deppii

Aspidoscelis deppii, known commonly as the blackbelly racerunner, is a species of lizard in the family Teiidae. The species is native to Central America and southern Mexico. There are three recognized subspecies.

Animal name origin

The specific name, deppii, is in honor of German naturalist Ferdinand Deppe.

Distribution

Geography

A. deppii is found in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico (Chiapas, Guerrero, Jalisco, Michoacán, Morelos, Oaxaca), and Nicaragua.

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The preferred natural habitats of A. deppii are forest, shrubland, grassland, and rocky areas, at altitudes of 0–1,200 m (0–3,937 ft).

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Mating Habits

A. deppii is oviparous.

References

1. Aspidoscelis deppii Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aspidoscelis_deppii
2. Aspidoscelis deppii on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/178714/1542973

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