Laemanctus serratus alticoronatus
A species of Conehead lizards Scientific name : Laemanctus serratus alticoronatus Genus : Conehead lizards
Laemanctus serratus alticoronatus, A species of Conehead lizards
Scientific name: Laemanctus serratus alticoronatus
Genus: Conehead lizards
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General Info
General Info
Lifespan
8-12 years
Diet
Laemanctus serratus alticoronatus's diet primarily comprises insects and vegetation. They actively forage for insects, especially crickets and beetles, while their plant diet includes a wide variety of leafy greens and fruits, displaying an omnivorous eating pattern.
Appearance
Laemanctus serratus alticoronatus is a long and slender reptile with scaly skin. It showcases a dominant green color with a series of bold, yellow longitudinal lines. Its notable feature includes a long snout and extended, leaf-like, spiky flanges along its body. The tail is narrow and lengthy, almost doubling its body size. There are no significant differences observed in appearance due to age, gender or subspecies.
Behavior
Laemanctus serratus alticoronatus displays arboreal, diurnal habits, often seen extending its body vertically to blend with vegetation. Significantly, it exhibits incredibly long tongue extrusion for prey capture during foraging. Solitary by nature, laemanctus serratus alticoronatus maintains inter-individual distance, and territorial disputes are usually resolved by tongue-flicking signals, preventing physical conflict.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Casquehead lizards Genus
Conehead lizards 
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