Aspidoscelis maslini

Aspidoscelis maslini, also known commonly as Maslin's whiptail, Maslin's racerunner, and el huico de Maslin 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 T. Paul Maslin.

Geographic distribution

Aspidoscelis maslini is native to Mexico, Guatemala, 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.