Yucatán whiptail
A species of Whiptail lizards Scientific name : Aspidoscelis angusticeps Genus : Whiptail lizards
Yucatán whiptail, A species of Whiptail lizards
Scientific name: Aspidoscelis angusticeps
Genus: Whiptail lizards
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Description
Aspidoscelis angusticeps, the Yucatán whiptail, is a species of teiid lizard found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize.
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Yucatán whiptail is an active forager, primarily feeding on small arthropods like ants, beetles, spiders, and other insects. They exhibit a fondness for termites, often digging up termite mounds to indulge in a ready feast.
Appearance
Yucatán whiptail is a slender, medium-sized lizard with a scaly, grainy skin. Unmistakable for its pale brown or olive-green color, it displays crisp dark strips running down the length of its body. Males are distinguishable for their blue-tinted bellies and black throat patches, which are absent in females. It lacks prominent features such as horns or wings, but is notable for its exceptionally long, thin tail.
Behavior
Yucatán whiptail is a diurnal lizard recognized for its fast, agile movements. This species forages actively during the day, searching for a diet mainly constituted by insects. Identifiable features include sun basking, swift climbing, and deliberate burying behaviours when threatened. Typically solitary, yucatán whiptail exhibits remarkable territorial behaviors.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Whiptails Genus
Whiptail lizards Species
Yucatán whiptail 
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