Mother and one of several offspring bred in collection of Robert Sprackland. This was one of the first known captive breedings for the species, and lead to discovery of parental care of offspring.
Known only from pine forests in foothills and mountains, where night temperatures may drop to 17 C.
The Xenosauridae is a family of lizards native to Central America and China. Also known as knob-scaled lizards, they have rounded, bumpy scales and osteoderms. Most species prefer moist or semi-aquatic habitats, although they are widespread within their native regions, with some even inhabiting semi-arid scrub environments. They are carnivorous or insectivorous, and give birth to live young.
