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Gaige’s rainbow lizard

A species of Whiptail lizards
Scientific name : Cnemidophorus gaigei Genus : Whiptail lizards

Gaige’s rainbow lizard, A species of Whiptail lizards
Scientific name: Cnemidophorus gaigei
Genus: Whiptail lizards
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Gaige’s rainbow lizard (Cnemidophorus gaigei) Photo By miguel1080 , used under CC-BY-NC-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

Cnemidophorus gaigei, Gaige’s rainbow lizard, is a species of teiid lizard endemic to Colombia.

General Info

Lifespan

5-8 years

Diet

Gaige’s rainbow lizard predominantly feeds on arthropods, notably insects and spiders. Particularly partial to ant species, it utilizes its rapid tongue to seize its prey, contributing to its high-energy, high-protein diet.

Appearance

Gaige’s rainbow lizard is a slender lizard reaching lengths of 4.5 to 5.5 inches. Its skin is covered in smooth, glossy scales predominantly colored in varied tones of brown, with a conspicuous white or yellowish lateral stripe. Both sexes are similar in coloration and markings. There are no notable changes in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.

Behavior

Gaige’s rainbow lizard exhibits a unique parthenogenetic reproductive behavior, creating female-only populations. Typically solitary, they engage in active foraging during the daytime, primarily feeding on arthropods. Gaige’s rainbow lizard frequently use specific body jerking movements and vibrations as a form of communication and to avoid predators.
Gaige’s rainbow lizard (Cnemidophorus gaigei) Gaige’s rainbow lizard (Cnemidophorus gaigei) Photo By miguel1080 , used under CC-BY-NC-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates
Class
Reptiles
Order
Lizards and snakes
Family
Whiptails
Genus
Whiptail lizards
Species
Gaige’s rainbow lizard
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