
Cryptic racerunner
A species of Whiptail lizards Scientific name : Cnemidophorus cryptus Genus : Whiptail lizards
Cryptic racerunner, A species of Whiptail lizards
Scientific name: Cnemidophorus cryptus
Genus: Whiptail lizards
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Description

Cnemidophorus cryptus, the cryptic racerunner, is a species of teiid lizard found in Venezuela, Brazil, Suriname, and French Guiana.

General Info

Lifespan
3-8 years
Diet
Cryptic racerunner has a uniquely exclusive diet, heavily reliant on ants. The species show a marked preference for limestone ants, carefully foraging anthills and exhibiting a refined method of feeding to minimize ant stings.
Behavior
Cryptic racerunner exhibits a cryptic lifestyle, expertly blending within its natural environment, mainly adopting a solitary lifestyle with intermittent social interactions. Notably, their primary behaviors include foraging for food and defending its territory from intruders, indicating strong territorial instincts.

Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Whiptails Genus
Whiptail lizards Species
Cryptic racerunner