Duméril's fringe-fingered lizard
A species of Fringe-fingered lizards Scientific name : Acanthodactylus dumerilii Genus : Fringe-fingered lizards
Duméril's fringe-fingered lizard, A species of Fringe-fingered lizards
Scientific name: Acanthodactylus dumerilii
Genus: Fringe-fingered lizards
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Description
Duméril's fringe-fingered lizard (Acanthodactylus dumerili, also misspelled as Acanthodactylus dumerilii) is a species of the genus fringe-fingered lizards in the Acanthodactylus scutellatus species group. It is found in the West and Central Sahara.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Duméril's fringe-fingered lizard primarily subsists on various small invertebrates. Predominantly, its diet consists of insects, such as beetles and crickets, along with spiders and occasionally small lizards or plants.
Appearance
Duméril's fringe-fingered lizard is a medium-sized lizard with a slim, elongated body, slightly keeled scales, and a long, slender tail. Its coloration ranges from grey to brown, often with dark side-stripes and a lighter underbelly. Notably, duméril's fringe-fingered lizard has five long, clawed fingers and toes, which are ideal for their sandy habitat. There is little difference in appearance between sexes and ages in this species.
Behavior
Duméril's fringe-fingered lizard displays territorial behaviour, erecting its tail in aggression to warn intruders. Primarily diurnal, it hunts a variety of insects, spiders, and small lizards. Interestingly, it hibernates to cope with lower winter temperatures. Solitary in nature, interactions between individuals are mainly driven by reproduction and territorial disputes.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Wall lizards Genus
Fringe-fingered lizards Species
Duméril's fringe-fingered lizard 
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