Schreiber's fringe-fingered lizard
A species of Fringe-fingered lizards Scientific name : Acanthodactylus schreiberi Genus : Fringe-fingered lizards
Schreiber's fringe-fingered lizard, A species of Fringe-fingered lizards
Scientific name: Acanthodactylus schreiberi
Genus: Fringe-fingered lizards
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Description
Schreiber's fringe-fingered lizard (Acanthodactylus schreiberi ) is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
The schreiber's fringe-fingered lizard's diet primarily consists of a variety of invertebrates. This includes beetles, spiders, and different larval stages of insects. Opportunistic feeding habits allow them to adapt to varying seasonal food availabilities.
Appearance
Schreiber's fringe-fingered lizard is a medium-sized lizard with a long, slender body, largely covered in small, fine scales. Its skin is typically a light sandy color, often with a series of darker spots or stripes on the back and tail. Its long, thin tail is a defining feature. Both males and females are similarly colored and sized. There is no substantial difference between various ages of the species.
Behavior
Schreiber's fringe-fingered lizard is a largely solitary species, exhibiting robust territorial instincts. These animals mark their territory using scent glands. They show diurnal tendencies, engaging in basking and foraging during daylight hours. Their strong limbs and elongated fingers aid them in agile burrowing, a critical survival behavior in their arid habitats.
Population
Decreasing
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Wall lizards Genus
Fringe-fingered lizards