Eigenmann's prionodactylus
A species of Ocellated tegus Scientific name : Cercosaura eigenmanni Genus : Ocellated tegus
Eigenmann's prionodactylus, A species of Ocellated tegus
Scientific name: Cercosaura eigenmanni
Genus: Ocellated tegus
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Description General Info
Description
Cercosaura eigenmanni, known commonly as Eigenmann's prionodactylus, is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The species is endemic to South America
General Info
Lifespan
3-5 years
Diet
Eigenmann's prionodactylus is an insectivore, with a diet predominantly consisting of small insects, especially ants and beetles. Occasionally, it also consumes other arthropods, epitomizing opportunistic feeding behavior.
Appearance
Eigenmann's prionodactylus is a small, slender lizard with a pointed snout and long tail. Its average size ranges from 60 to 70 millimeters. It has smooth, glossy scales predominantly in shades of dusty brown and gray, often with faint, irregular dark bands across its back and tail. No significant differences are noted between ages, genders, or subspecies.
Behavior
The eigenmann's prionodactylus is predominantly nocturnal and displays a solitary lifestyle. As an adept climber, it prominently utilises arboreal habitats for foraging and refuge, displaying an excellent adaptation to its tropical environment. Unlike some lizards, it is not territorial and lacks specific defense mechanisms beyond concealment.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Spectacled lizards Genus
Ocellated tegus Species
Eigenmann's prionodactylus 
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