Sceloporus cyanogenys
Cope, 1885
sel-oh-PORE-us — SIGH-ah-noh-JEN-iss
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(, Literature Record),
(, Citizen Science),
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Total;
1,513
Museum;
1,868
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.