Honduran Rainbow Whiptail
A species of Whiptail lizards Scientific name : Cnemidophorus ruatanus Genus : Whiptail lizards
Honduran Rainbow Whiptail, A species of Whiptail lizards
Scientific name: Cnemidophorus ruatanus
Genus: Whiptail lizards
Content
Description General Info
Photo By joserivera11 , used under CC-BY-NC-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original 
Description
Cnemidophorus ruatanus is a species of teiid lizard found in Honduras, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Belize.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Honduran Rainbow Whiptail is a primarily insectivorous species, with a preference for feeding on a variety of arthropods. It additionally incorporates plant matter into its diet, particularly during seasons of insect scarcity.
Appearance
Honduran Rainbow Whiptail is a small-sized lizard with a slim, sleek body covered in overlapping scales. It is predominantly brown, speckled with lighter dashes and dots along its back, while its underside is cream-colored. This lizard lacks any prominent features like wings or horns. Its long, slender tail constitutes a significant part of its total length. No significant differences are seen in appearance due to age or gender.
Behavior
Honduran Rainbow Whiptail exhibits a highly specialized social structure, roping in a 'queuing' system within its intraspecific hierarchy. It remarkably shows active foraging during daylight hours, with a preference for arthropods as primary diet. Adapting to its tropical habitat, honduran Rainbow Whiptail employs excellent camouflage to evade predators. Notably defensive of their territories, these creatures deter encroachers with aggressive displays.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Whiptails Genus
Whiptail lizards Species
Honduran Rainbow Whiptail 
AI animal expert in your pocket
Scan QR code to download
