Butler's legless lizard
A species of Delmas, Also known as Butler's scalyfoot Scientific name : Delma butleri Genus : Delmas
Butler's legless lizard, A species of Delmas
Also known as:
Butler's scalyfoot
Scientific name: Delma butleri
Genus: Delmas
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Description General Info
Description
Delma butleri, also known as unbanded delma, Butler's legless lizard, or spinifex snake-lizard, is a species of lizard in the Pygopodidae family endemic to Australia.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Butler's legless lizard consumes a primarily insectivorous diet, with an inclination towards small arthropods. Its skilled fossorial lifestyle enables it to exploit subterranean invertebrates, especially beetles and larvae, which significantly contribute to its diet.
Appearance
Butler's legless lizard is a small limbless reptile, bearing a resemblance to a long, thin snake. Its skin is leathery, with a dull brown coloration making it blend seamlessly into its surroundings. The belly side is pale. Its tiny eyes are marked out by dark spots, while its small forked tongue is a significant feature. There are no noted variations in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Butler's legless lizard exemplifies a burrowing lifestyle, using its elongated body for navigating complex underground networks. It spends most of its day hidden from predators, emerging at night to forage for insects, its primary diet. The species is largely solitary, interacting with others only during their brief mating season. No specific territorial behavior is noted.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Legless lizards Genus
Delmas Species
Butler's legless lizard 
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