Spiny lizards is a common name for the genus Sceloporus in the family Phrynosomatidae. The genus is endemic to North America, with various species ranging from New York, to Washington, and one occurring as far south as northern Panama. The greatest diversity is found in Mexico. This genus includes some of the most commonly seen lizards in the United States. Other common names for lizards in this genus include fence lizards, scaly lizards, bunchgrass lizards, and swifts.
The banded cat-eyed snake is a species of mildly venomous, rear-fanged, colubrid snake, endemic to the New World.
Masticophis is a genus of colubrid snakes, commonly referred to as whip snakes or coachwhips, which are endemic to the Americas. They are characterized by having a long, thin body and are not dangerous to humans.
Tantilla is a large genus of harmless New World snakes in the family Colubridae. The genus includes 66 species, which are commonly known as centipede snakes, black-headed snakes, and flathead snakes.
Coniophanes is a genus of colubrid snakes, commonly referred to as black-striped snakes, but they also have many other common names. The genus consists of 17 species, and despite the common name, not all of them display striping.
Stenocercus is a genus of South American lizards, commonly called whorltail iguanas, of the family Tropiduridae. This genus has 80 valid described species.
Leptophis is a genus of colubrid snakes, commonly known as parrot snakes. The species within this genus are widely distributed throughout Mexico, Central and South America.
Atractus is a genus of colubrid ground snakes in the subfamily Dipsadinae. The genus includes more than 140 distinct species.
Rhadinella is a genus of snakes of the subfamily Dipsadinae.
Leptodeira ashmeadii, the banded cat-eyed snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is native to Colombia, Venezuela, Trinidad and Tobago, and Brazil.
Leptodeira bakeri, the Aruban cat-eyed snake or Baker's cat-eyed snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is native to Venezuela and Aruba.
Leptodeira frenata, the Mayan cat-eyed snake or rainforest cat-eyed snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize.
Leptodeira splendida, the splendid cat-eyed snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is native to Mexico.
Leptodeira uribei, Uribe's cat-eyed snake or Uribe's false cat-eyed snake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. The species is native to Mexico.
