Oaxaca arboreal alligator lizard
A species of Arboreal alligator lizards Scientific name : Abronia oaxacae Genus : Arboreal alligator lizards
Oaxaca arboreal alligator lizard, A species of Arboreal alligator lizards
Scientific name: Abronia oaxacae
Genus: Arboreal alligator lizards
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Description
Abronia oaxacae is a vulnerable species of arboreal alligator lizard described in 1885 by Albert C. L. G. Günther.
General Info
Lifespan
8-12 years
Diet
The diet of oaxaca arboreal alligator lizard predominantly consists of insects, supplementing this with a variety of invertebrates. The species forages primarily during the evening, signifying an insectivorous and nocturnal dietary behavior.
Appearance
Oaxaca arboreal alligator lizard is a small-scale lizard with a long, slender body and an elongated tail. Its skin is lustrously granular, highlighted by its main coloration of green to turquoise blue over the back, fading to a pale blue on its belly. The creature possesses no significant horns or wings, but its high-scale ridges running down its body accentuate its structure. Age, gender, and subspecies do not significantly impact its striking physique.
Behavior
Oaxaca arboreal alligator lizard is a primarily nocturnal species, known for its solitary and arboreal behavior. This animal is territorial, defending its tree-based domain with vigor. The species' distinctive behavior includes the ability to camouflage within its deciduous forest habitat, aiding in its survival.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Anguid lizards Species
Oaxaca arboreal alligator lizard 
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