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Ctenophorus maculatus griseus

A species of Comb-bearing dragons
Scientific name : Ctenophorus maculatus griseus Genus : Comb-bearing dragons

Ctenophorus maculatus griseus, A species of Comb-bearing dragons
Scientific name: Ctenophorus maculatus griseus
Genus: Comb-bearing dragons
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Description

Ctenophorus maculatus griseus is an adept strategist in its survival, characterized by its distinctive ability to modify its environmental temperature to maximize energy efficiency. This adaption allows it to inhabit arid regions with extreme heat conditions. Another fascinating trait includes their communication style; individual coloration is used not only for camouflage but also for intraspecific signaling during mating or territory defense seasons.

General Info

Lifespan

8-10 years

Diet

Ctenophorus maculatus griseus primarily consumes a diet rich in plant-based elements, relishing various types of foliage and succulents. It also exhibits a propensity for invertebrates, supplementing its diet with occasional insects.

Appearance

Ctenophorus maculatus griseus is a small, robust lizard with granular, scaly skin. Distinctly, it displays hues of grey with black spots scattered throughout its body. Males exhibit brighter colouration, while females are generally paler. No changes are currently observed regarding appearance with age or different subspecies.

Behavior

Ctenophorus maculatus griseus showcases a distinct solitary behavior, with a remarkable use of stillness and camouflage for hunting and predator avoidance in their endemic habitat. This species is territorial and uses visual displays such as posturing and color changes to dissuade interlopers. Often occupying rocky terrains, ctenophorus maculatus griseus has evolved a habit of basking in the sunlight, suggesting thermoregulatory behavior.

Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates
Class
Reptiles
Order
Lizards and snakes
Family
Dragons
Genus
Comb-bearing dragons
Species
Ctenophorus maculatus griseus
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