Spiny-footed lizard
A species of Fringe-fingered lizards, Also known as Fringe-fingered lizard Scientific name : Acanthodactylus erythrurus Genus : Fringe-fingered lizards
Spiny-footed lizard, A species of Fringe-fingered lizards
Also known as:
Fringe-fingered lizard
Scientific name: Acanthodactylus erythrurus
Genus: Fringe-fingered lizards
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Description
Acanthodactylus erythrurus, commonly known as the spiny-footed lizard, is a species of lacertid lizard endemic to northwestern Africa and the Iberian Peninsula. It is considered to be the fastest member of the huge Lacertidae family. Its common name refers to the spines that are arranged like a comb on the toes of its hind legs.
General Info
Lifespan
3-5 years
Diet
Spiny-footed lizard is primarily an insectivorous species, subsisting chiefly on insects such as beetles and ants. Notably, its diet also includes spiders, centipedes, and occasionally plant matter.
Appearance
Spiny-footed lizard is a medium-sized lizard, characterized by its elongated body and rough scaly skin. Its skin is mainly brown with a unique pattern of dark blotches and spots. It bears noticeable long, thin toes — an adaptation for its desert habitat. No significant differences in appearance exist across ages, genders, or subspecies.
Behavior
Spiny-footed lizard is a diurnal species that thrives in arid climates, symbolizing its adeptness at foraging for insects and vegetation during daylight. It exhibits a solitary, territorial lifestyle, fiercely defending its domain from fellow species. Notably, this species flashes its brightly colored underbelly to deter predators or assert dominance, a vivid demonstration of intrinsic survival tactics.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Wall lizards Genus
Fringe-fingered lizards Species
Spiny-footed lizard 
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