Long-snouted lashtail
A species of Long-snouted lashtail Scientific name : Gowidon longirostris Genus : Long-snouted lashtail
Long-snouted lashtail, A species of Long-snouted lashtail
Scientific name: Gowidon longirostris
Genus: Long-snouted lashtail
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Description General Info
Description
Gowidon longirostris is a lizard that belongs to the agamen family (Agamidae).
General Info
Lifespan
3-5 years
Diet
Long-snouted lashtail is herbivorous, primarily feeding on a variety of indigenous plants. It grazes on leaves, stems, flowers, and occasionally supplementing with fruits, exhibiting a selective feeding behavior based upon season and food availability.
Appearance
Long-snouted lashtail is a small, flat-bodied lizard with a tapered tail and elongated snout. Its skin presents a rigid texture with variable colors, primarily grey to light brown, often with darker patches or stripes. No significant differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies are recorded. Special attributes include its slender body and long snout, distinct in its species.
Behavior
Long-snouted lashtail is a diurnal reptile that inhabits sparse woodland and grassland areas, often observed basking on tree branches or rocks. It exhibits solitary and territorial behavior, marking its boundary with pheromones and visual displays. Distinctive for its active pursuit hunting method, it feeds primarily on insects.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Dragons Genus
Long-snouted lashtail Species
Long-snouted lashtail 
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