Elgaria coerulea coerulea
A species of Western alligator lizards Scientific name : Elgaria coerulea coerulea Genus : Western alligator lizards
Elgaria coerulea coerulea, A species of Western alligator lizards
Scientific name: Elgaria coerulea coerulea
Genus: Western alligator lizards
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Description
Elgaria coerulea coerulea is notable for its keen adaptability to diverse environments, including forests, grasslands, and even suburban areas with human activity. This creature embodies an intriguing balance, showing major agility while hunting invertebrates and small vertebrates, while also being a docile opportunist when human food resources present themselves. Moreover, elgaria coerulea coerulea embodies an interesting paradox: though solitary by nature, it exhibits surprisingly organized communal hibernation behavior.
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
The dietary regimen of elgaria coerulea coerulea revolves predominantly around carnivorous consumption, specifically small invertebrates. Extensive feed includes but is not restricted to insects, spiders, annelids and slugs, signifying its active role in controlling pests.
Appearance
Elgaria coerulea coerulea is a medium-sized lizard with a slender, elongated body and short legs. It has rough, keeled, scales that are mainly dark blue, grey or brown. Notably, it possesses a row of enlarged, rectangular scales down the middle of its back. There is no significant difference in appearance due to age, gender or subspecies. Its prehensile tail, adapted for grasping, is a distinct feature.
Behavior
Elgaria coerulea coerulea is largely diurnal, seeking cover at night or during extreme weather. It possesses a suite of opportunistic feeding habits, consuming a variety of invertebrates. As a largely solitary creature, territorial disputes involving threat displays and physical combat are common. Furthermore, elgaria coerulea coerulea has a unique behavior of 'tail autonomy', wherein it freely sheds its tail to deter potential predators.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Anguid lizards Species
Elgaria coerulea coerulea 
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