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Basic information

Sauromalus varius

Piebald Chuckwalla

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassReptiles
OrderSquamates
FamilyIguanids
GenusChuckwallas
English name
Piebald Chuckwalla
Alternative names
Iguana de Pared Piebald, Pinto Chuckwalla, San Esteban Island Chuckwalla, St. Esteban-Chuckwalla, Yellow Giant Chuckwalla
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Distribution and environment

Biome
Desert, Shrubland
Microhabitat
Saxicolous, Terrestrial
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Size and appearance

SVL
max 338 mm
Body mass
max 1,659.6 g
Hatchling mass
~14 g
Offspring SVL
max 75 mm
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Biological characteristics

Longevity
max 11.4 years
Activity
Diurnal
Body temperature
36–36 °C
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Reproduction and development

Reproductive mode
Oviparous
Clutch size
9–36 individuals
Clutches per year
min 0 × per year
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Health and safety

Venomous
No
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Information sources

Biological data sources
Catalogue of Life, ReptTraits, SquamBase
Original documentation
ReptTraits · figshare-v4