Southern california legless lizard
A species of American legless lizards Scientific name : Anniella stebbinsi Genus : American legless lizards
Southern california legless lizard, A species of American legless lizards
Scientific name: Anniella stebbinsi
Genus: American legless lizards
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Description General Info
Description
Anniella stebbinsi, the Southern California legless lizard, is a small, slender lizard, and, as the name suggests, is legless.
General Info
Lifespan
8-10 years
Diet
Southern california legless lizard embodies a typical insectivorous diet, primarily feeding on small invertebrates. It has an apparent predilection for ants and termites, meticulously foraging through leaf litter to fulfill its dietary needs.
Appearance
Southern california legless lizard is a small, elongated legless lizard with smooth, shiny scales. Its overall coloration is pale or sandy brown, often with dark brown or black spots or streaks. It doesn't have any notable appendages like horns, wings, or tails. Both genders and all ages have a similar appearance without any significant variations. Its sleek body shape gives it a snake-like look.
Behavior
Southern california legless lizard is a solitary and elusive creature, spending the majority of its life underground. It surfaces primarily for foraging and breeding purposes. Its survival behavior includes burrowing in sandy or loose soil to evade predators. Significantly, it exhibits a unique form of locomotion, pushing its body sideways to 'swim' through the soil. Beyond these activities, its behavior primarily revolves around minimizing water loss, as indicated by its nocturnal habits and preference for humid environments.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
American legless lizards Genus
American legless lizards 
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