Barahona curlytail lizard
A species of Curly-tailed lizards Scientific name : Leiocephalus barahonensis Genus : Curly-tailed lizards
Barahona curlytail lizard, A species of Curly-tailed lizards
Scientific name: Leiocephalus barahonensis
Genus: Curly-tailed lizards
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Description General Info
Description
Barahona curlytail lizard is a notable species for its unique behavioral traits and its ecological characteristics. This agile reptile exhibits a diurnal nature, active during daylight and feeding predominantly on plant matter and insects. Barahona curlytail lizard also employs an interesting survival mechanism, which involves burrow dwelling to withstand adverse climatic conditions and to escape from potential predators.
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Appearance
Barahona curlytail lizard is a smaller-sized lizard with a robust body and rough, scalloped skin. Its body is primarily brown in color, varying from darker to lighter shades. The skin on its back and tail displays distinct crisscrossed patterns of lighter and darker brown. There are no radical differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies. Its short, stout limbs end in sharp claws, and its elongated tail adds significantly to its overall length.
Behavior
Barahona curlytail lizard exhibits typical reptilian behavior, spending daytime hours basking, and foraging for invertebrates. It employs a sit-and-wait hunting strategy, showing patience and precision. The species is conspicuously solitary, rarely engaging in social interaction. Unusual for its size, barahona curlytail lizard actively defends its sunny basking sites, displaying territorial aggression towards intruders.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Curly-tailed lizards Genus
Curly-tailed lizards Species
Barahona curlytail lizard 
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