Schmidt's fringe-toed lizard
A species of Fringe-fingered lizards Scientific name : Acanthodactylus schmidti Genus : Fringe-fingered lizards
Schmidt's fringe-toed lizard, A species of Fringe-fingered lizards
Scientific name: Acanthodactylus schmidti
Genus: Fringe-fingered lizards
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Description
Acanthodactylus is a genus of lacertid lizards, commonly referred to as fringe-fingered lizards or fringe-toed lizards (though the latter common name is also used for the New World lizard genus Uma).
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Schmidt's fringe-toed lizard is predominantly insectivorous, with a diet largely based on a variety of arthropods. Key diets incorporate beetles, spiders, and various insect larvae, reflecting flexibility in food selection.
Appearance
Schmidt's fringe-toed lizard are small reptiles with elongated, cylindrical bodies covered in coarse, rough scales. They exhibit a sandy beige hue, providing them a natural camouflage in their arid habitats. Highlighting their appearance are vivid black lateral stripes that run down their flanks. They are known for their exceptionally long tails and clawed toes, which differentiate them from other species. There are no known significant differences in appearance due to age, sex or subspecies.
Behavior
Schmidt's fringe-toed lizard is primarily diurnal, often seen basking or foraging for insects in its arid environment. Known for its 'foot drumming' display when threatened, the animal swiftly taps its back foot, producing a vibrational signal. Solitary in nature, schmidt's fringe-toed lizard marks territories using scent glands near its cloaca, aggressively defending against intruders.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Wall lizards Genus
Fringe-fingered lizards Species
Schmidt's fringe-toed lizard 
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