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Aspidoscelis maslini

Aspidoscelis maslini, also known commonly as Maslin's whiptail, Maslin's racerunner, and in New World Spanish, is a species of lizard in the family Teiidae. The species is endemic to the Yucatán Peninsula.

Etymology

The specific name, maslini, is in honor of American herpetologist .

Geographic distribution

Aspidoscelis maslini is native to Mexico (Campeche, Quintana Roo), Guatemala (Petén), and Belize.

Habitat

Aspidoscelis maslini has been found in a variety of disturbed habitats, at altitudes from sea level to , including beaches, coconut plantations, and roadsides.

Reproduction

Aspidoscelis maslini is oviparous and parthenogenetic.

Taxonomy

Aspidoscelis maslini is a member of the Aspidoscelis cozumela species group.

References

Further reading

  • (Cnemidophorus cozumela maslini, new subspecies).
  • 416 pp. (Cnemidophorus maslini).