Spiny lizard
Spiny lizards is a common name for the genus Sceloporus in the family Phrynosomatidae. The genus is endemic to North America and Central America. This genus includes some of the most commonly seen lizards in the United States.Other common names for lizards in the genus Sceloporus include fence lizards, scaly lizards, and swifts.Taxonomy
The 108 species in the genus Sceloporus are organized into 21 species groups. However, their relationships to each other are currently under review. Listed below are species of Sceloporus:Species
Nota bene: A binomial authority in parentheses indicates that the species was originally described in a genus other than Sceloporus.
