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==Taxonomy==
The Rio Fuerte beaded lizard is a member of the family [[Helodermatidae]]. The species was formerly considered a subspecies of the [[Mexican beaded lizard]], which is its closest living relative, but was elevated to full species status in 2013.<ref>{{cite journal|url=https://www.researchgate.net/publication/260706659_Taxonomic_reassessment_and_conservation_status_of_the_beaded_lizard_Heloderma_horridum_Squamata_Helodermatidae260706659 |author=Reiserer, R.S. |author-link=species:Randall S. Reiserer |author2=Beck, D.D. |author2-link=species:Daniel D. Beck |author3=Schuett, G.W. |author3-link=species:Gordon W. Schuett |title=(PDF) Taxonomic reassessment and conservation status of the beaded lizard, ''Heloderma horridum'' (Squamata: Helodermatidae) |journal=Amphibian and Reptile Conservation |volume=7 |issue=1 |date= 2013|pages=74–96 |accessdate=2021-05-11}} (''Heloderma exasperatum'', new taxonomic status).</ref>
 
==Etymology==