Striped legless lizard
A species of Delmas, Also known as Victoria scalyfoot Scientific name : Delma impar Genus : Delmas
Striped legless lizard, A species of Delmas
Also known as:
Victoria scalyfoot
Scientific name: Delma impar
Genus: Delmas
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Description General Info
Description
The striped legless lizard (Delma impar) is a species of lizards in the Pygopodidae family endemic to Australia. As of 2015 it is threatened with extinction, with few habitats left.
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Striped legless lizard's diet primarily revolves around small invertebrates. It exhibits a particular partiality towards spiders and beetles, capitalizing on its nocturnal habits to forage and feed during the night hours.
Appearance
The striped legless lizard is a slender skink, renowned for its elongated body shape. It sports a smooth, glossy scales, displaying a predominantly rich brown color throughout its body, sometimes showing a subtle dark longitudinal stripe running from its head to tail. The tail itself is exceptionally long, often exceeding the length of its entire body. No significant differences in appearance are noted between the genders, age groups or subspecies.
Behavior
Striped legless lizard showcases nocturnal and fossorial habits, often dwelling in the loose soil of semi-arid environments. The species is characterized by its distinctive burrowing behavior, using a unique sideways sliding method. Mostly solitary, this species only mingles during breeding season. Known for its low metabolic rate, this physiological trait aids the species in surviving in water-limited, arid habitats.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Legless lizards Genus
Delmas Species
Striped legless lizard 
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