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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
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Cnemidophorus cryptus, the cryptic racerunner, is a species of teiid lizard found in Venezuela, Brazil, Suriname, and French Guiana.
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General Info
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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.
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Scientific Classification
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Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Whiptails Genus
Whiptail lizards Species
Cryptic racerunner