Aspidoscelis martyris
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Aspidoscelis martyris faces severe habitat degradation from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Baja California Sur, Mexico. The species' restricted distribution to specific desert scrub habitats makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances. Introduced predators and competitors, along with collection pressure for the pet trade, compound the threats to remaining populations.
Habitat
This whiptail lizard inhabits arid desert scrublands and rocky outcrops in the Cape Region of Baja California Sur, Mexico. It prefers areas with sparse vegetation, sandy soils, and scattered rocks that provide shelter and basking sites.
