Uma exsul Schmidt & Bogert, 1947 is a animal in the Phrynosomatidae family, order null, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Uma exsul Schmidt & Bogert, 1947

Uma exsul Schmidt & Bogert, 1947

Uma exsul, the fringe-toed sand lizard, is an omnivorous Phrynosomatidae lizard endemic to Mexico.

Genus
Uma
Order
Class
Squamata

About Uma exsul Schmidt & Bogert, 1947

The fringe-toed sand lizard, scientifically known as Uma exsul, is a species of lizard belonging to the Phrynosomatidae family. This species is endemic to Mexico. It has an omnivorous diet, and can chemically detect food through the behavior of tongue-flicking.

Photo: (c) Carlos Enrique carrera Treviño, all rights reserved, uploaded by Carlos Enrique carrera Treviño

Taxonomy

Animalia Chordata Squamata Phrynosomatidae Uma

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