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Basic information

Abronia taeniata

Banded Arboreal Alligator Lizard

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassReptiles
OrderSquamates
FamilyAnguids
GenusAlligator lizards
English name
Banded Arboreal Alligator Lizard
Alternative names
Bromeliad Arboreal Alligator Lizard, Bromeliad/Banded Arboreal Alligator Lizard, Escorpión Arborícola de Bandas, Lagarto-jacaré arbóreo listrado
Synonyms
Gerrhonotus deppii var. digueti, Gerrhonotus taeniatus
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Distribution and environment

Biome
Forest
Microhabitat
Arboreal
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Size and appearance

SVL
max 138 mm
Body mass
max 47.9 g
Hatchling mass
~0.45 g
Offspring SVL
max 33 mm
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Biological characteristics

Activity
Diurnal
Foraging mode
Active
Body temperature
18.2–23.8 °C
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Reproduction and development

Reproductive mode
Viviparous
Clutch size
3–10 individuals
Clutches per year
1–1 × 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