Gerrhonotus lugoi

Gerrhonotus lugoi, also known commonly as Lugo's alligator lizard and la lagartija escorpion de Lugo in Mexican Spanish, is a species of lizard in the subfamily Gerrhonotinae of the family Anguidae. The species is endemic to Mexico.^[2]

Gerrhonotus lugoi
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	Squamata
Family:	Anguidae
Genus:	Gerrhonotus
Species:	G. lugoi
Binomial name
Gerrhonotus lugoi C.J. McCoy, 1970
Synonyms[2]
Barisia lugoi (C.J. McCoy, 1970) Desertum lugoi (C.J. McCoy, 1970)

Etymology

The specific name, lugoi, is in honor of José "Pepe" Lugo Guajardo of Cuatro Ciénegas, Mexico, who for many years acted as a guide for scientists conducting fieldwork in the area.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of Gerrhonotus lugoi is rocky desert.^[1]

Reproduction

Gerrhonotus lugoi, is oviparous.^[2]