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Bonaire whiptail

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

Bonaire whiptail, A species of Whiptail lizards
Scientific name: Cnemidophorus ruthveni
Genus: Whiptail lizards
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Description General Info

Bonaire whiptail (Cnemidophorus ruthveni) Photo By sandboa , used under CC-BY-NC-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

Cnemidophorus ruthveni is a species of teiid lizard endemic to Bonaire.

General Info

Lifespan

5-8 years

Appearance

Bonaire whiptail is a lizard of moderate size with a slender, elongated body and smooth, scaly skin. Its hues usually range from tan to olive green, frequently with dark stripes running lengthwise. It possesses long legs and a tapered tail that is often twice as long as its body. Males are usually larger than females and have broader heads and larger jowls.

Behavior

Bonaire whiptail exhibits an omnivorous foraging behavior, primarily feeding on plant matter and small insects. It is a diurnal species, predominantly active during daylight hours. Notably solitary in nature, interaction is typically for mating purposes. Predominantly territorial, bonaire whiptail marks its domain through scent marking.

Population

Stable
Bonaire whiptail (Cnemidophorus ruthveni) Bonaire whiptail (Cnemidophorus ruthveni) Photo By sandboa , 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
Bonaire whiptail
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