Texas alligator lizard
A species of Alligator lizards Scientific name : Gerrhonotus infernalis Genus : Alligator lizards
Texas alligator lizard, A species of Alligator lizards
Scientific name: Gerrhonotus infernalis
Genus: Alligator lizards
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Description
The Texas alligator lizard (Gerrhonotus infernalis) is a species of lizard in the subfamily Gerrhonotinae found in the central region of the American state of Texas, and south into Mexico.
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Texas alligator lizard is primarily an insectivorous species, consuming a diet heavy in arthropods, including beetles, spiders, and centipedes. Known for its active foraging, it hunts down its prey rather than wait for it to come by.
Appearance
Texas alligator lizard is a moderate-sized lizard with a long, slender body covered in rough, keeled scales. It sports a dominant coloration of brownish-gray, which enables it to camouflage perfectly in rocky habitats. Note the row of enlarged scales down the middle of the back, giving the appearance of a dorsal crest. Both sexes exhibit similar features, with no significant differences due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Texas alligator lizard predominantly exhibits a solitary lifestyle, spending most time foraging for a carnivorous diet, with strong inclinations towards insects. This species is known for being semifossorial, burrowing into the ground to escape predators or during excessive heat. Territorially passive, these creatures rarely display defensive aggression unless directly provoked.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Anguid lizards Genus
Alligator lizards Species
Texas alligator lizard 
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