Callisaurus draconoides crinitus
A species of Zebra-tailed lizard Scientific name : Callisaurus draconoides crinitus Genus : Zebra-tailed lizard
Callisaurus draconoides crinitus, A species of Zebra-tailed lizard
Scientific name: Callisaurus draconoides crinitus
Genus: Zebra-tailed lizard
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Description
Active primarily during mid-day, callisaurus draconoides crinitus exploits thermal gradients to regulate body temperature favoring a 'shuttling' technique between sun and shade. This diurnal reptile predominantly feeds on arthropods, employing its strikingly swift tongue. Its ecological relevance lies foremost in its predatory role in the arthropod community, and secondary in the prey-predator dynamics, serving as sustenance for desert carnivores.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Callisaurus draconoides crinitus is primarily an omnivore, consuming a diet filled with insects, seeds, and fruits. Moreover, plant matter, especially the blossoms and leaves of desert shrubs, constitutes a prominent part of its nourishment.
Appearance
Callisaurus draconoides crinitus is a small and slender lizard, sporting a rough, granular skin. The base color varies from yellow to brown, often overlaid with a striking bluish hue. Darker spots or stripes can be found along its side and back. The lizard's most identifiable feature is its fringed, elongated scales along the throat, giving a beard-like appearance. While females espouse similar features, their coloration is usually duller.
Behavior
Callisaurus draconoides crinitus is a territorial and solitary reptile that spends most of its day basking in the sun and foraging for food. It performs unique posturing behavior by lifting its body higher off the ground to deter predators. Known for its distinctive body color changes during breeding season, this adaptation assists survival in its arid natural habitat.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
North american spiny lizards Genus
Zebra-tailed lizard Species
Callisaurus draconoides crinitus 
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