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Vertebrates (Subphylum Vertebrata)
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Lizards of Zihuatanejo
SUBORDER SAURIA
Tropical Tree Lizard
Urosaurus bicarinatus
Urosaurus bicarinatus (Tropical Tree Lizard) is a small arboreal lizard (38 -50 mm), with the males slightly bigger than females. It is endemic to Pacific coast of W Mexico from Sonora to Michoacan. Overall color of dorsal region is gray to brownish gray with numerous white tubercles. Their throat is yellow. Typical clutch has 4- 8 eggs. Feeds on mostly insects and their larvae.
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