Arthrosaura kockii
A species of Arthrosauras Scientific name : Arthrosaura kockii Genus : Arthrosauras
Arthrosaura kockii, A species of Arthrosauras
Scientific name: Arthrosaura kockii
Genus: Arthrosauras
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Description General Info
Description
Arthrosaura kockii is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. It is found in Suriname, French Guiana, and Brazil.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Arthrosaura kockii provides a prime example of insectivorous dietary habits, primarily feeding on ants. This species exhibits a remarkable preference for formicids and arachnids, skilfully extracting them from bark or leaf litter.
Appearance
Arthrosaura kockii is a small lizard, slender in body shape with smooth, scale-covered skin. The dorsal side radiates a primary coloration of brown, patterned with darker stripes and spots. Its ventral side and throat are often lighter, tending towards yellowish hues. One striking feature is its long tail, accounting for about two-thirds of the total body length.
Behavior
Arthrosaura kockii is a solitary and nocturnal species typically found in tree canopies. Renowned for its exclusive arboreal behavior, it navigates deftly through the branches in search of small invertebrates to feed on. Notably, arthrosaura kockii showcases a peculiar tail-coiling habit when threatened or resting. This species is not known for prominent territorial marking or defending behaviors.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Spectacled lizards Genus
Arthrosauras Species
Arthrosaura kockii 
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