Sceloporus cyanogenys
Cope, 1885
sel-oh-PORE-us — SIGH-ah-noh-JEN-iss
(, Museum Voucher)
(, Observation)
(, Literature Record),
(, Citizen Science),
( Fossil)
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Occurrences:; 3,349 Total; 1,513 Museum; 1,836 Other
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Taxonomic Etymology:
Named for the intense blue coloration on its throat.
Sceloporus — rom Greek skelos (σκελός), “leg,” and poros (πόρος), “pore,” referring to the conspicuous femoral pores found on the legs of males.
From Greek skelos (σκελός), “leg,” and poros (πόρος), “pore,” referring to the prominent femoral pores found in males of the genus.
cyanogenys — From Greek kyanos (κύανος), “blue,” and genys (γῆνυς), “jaw” or “chin.” The name means “blue-chinned,” referring to the vivid blue coloration on the lower jaw and throat region.