Sceloporus samcolemani

Sceloporus samcolemani, also known commonly as Coleman's bunchgrass lizard, Coleman's bunch grass lizard, and lagartija de Coleman in Spanish, is a species of lizard in the family Phrynosomatidae.^[2] The species is endemic to Mexico.^[1][2]

Sceloporus samcolemani
female
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	Squamata
Suborder:	Iguania
Family:	Phrynosomatidae
Genus:	Sceloporus
Species:	S. samcolemani
Binomial name
Sceloporus samcolemani H.M. Smith & Hall, 1974
Synonyms[2]
Sceloporus scalaris samcolemani H.M. Smith & Hall, 1974 Sceloporus samcolemani — Watkins-Colewell et al., 1998

Etymology

The specific name, samcolemani, is in honor of Sam Coleman who aided Hobart Smith in his research by writing data-processing programs.^[3]

Geographic range

S. samcolemani is found in northern Sierra Madre Oriental of the states of Coahuila and Nuevo León.^[1][2]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of S. samcolemani is forest, at altitudes of 2,100–3,300 m (6,900–10,800 ft).^[1]

Reproduction

S. samcolemani is oviparous.^[1]