A new population of the endangered Xantusia sanchezi (Squamata: Xantusiidae) from Aguascalientes, Mexico.

A new population of the endangered Xantusia sanchezi, a species of night lizard, has been discovered in Aguascalientes, Mexico. This species is mainly found in rock crevices, decaying yucca and agave plants, and under the bark of trees. Xantusia sanchezi is endemic to Mexico and is known from six localities along the Río Grande de Santiago drainage. The newly discovered population represents the seventh known population of this species and is located in the Calvillo Municipality. The discovery highlights the importance of preserving the riverine corridors in the region. [Extracted from the article]