European Endangered species Program

This animal is managed by the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) under the European Endangered species Program.

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Characteristics

ClassificationOrder: scaled reptiles; family: beaded lizards
DietReptile and bird eggs, reptiles and small mammals
HabitatSemi-arid and arid, sandy to stony bushy steppes
Reproduction3–13 eggs; incubation period: 128–143 days

Status according to Red List

More information you will get on the web page of the IUCN Red List.

Verbreitungsgebiet Gila-Krustenechse: Mexiko