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Santo domingo curlytail lizard

A species of Curly-tailed lizards
Scientific name : Leiocephalus lunatus Genus : Curly-tailed lizards

Santo domingo curlytail lizard, A species of Curly-tailed lizards
Scientific name: Leiocephalus lunatus
Genus: Curly-tailed lizards
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Santo domingo curlytail lizard (Leiocephalus lunatus) Photo By Aitor , used under CC BY 4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

Santo domingo curlytail lizard is a primarily terrestrial species, favoring sunlit, dry areas of its habitat. It employs a unique basking behavior to accelerate its thermoregulation and digestion. Furthermore, santo domingo curlytail lizard is an opportunistic feeder, utilizing a wide range of insects and plant material when available. These behaviors facilitate santo domingo curlytail lizard's survival in fluctuating environmental conditions.

General Info

Lifespan

5-8 years

Diet

Santo domingo curlytail lizard primarily subsists on a diet rich in live insects, prominently featuring ants, beetles, and spiders. This species is also known to consume plant matter and fruits, granivorous by nature.

Appearance

Santo domingo curlytail lizard is a small to medium-sized lizard, marked by a robust, somewhat elongated body covered in rough, scaly skin. They exhibit a brown to gray coloration, with males possessing an additional turquoise-blue hue on their back, legs, and tail. Distinctive features include a flat, wedge-shaped head and a pronounced lateral line. The younger santo domingo curlytail lizards are similar but slightly brighter and more contrasted in color. Unlike some reptiles, santo domingo curlytail lizard lacks obvious differential traits across subspecies.

Behavior

Santo domingo curlytail lizard is a diurnal, terrestrial species mainly known for its basking activity in sunlit areas, integral for thermoregulation. Predominantly solitary, it exhibits territorial defense and aggressive behavior against intruders. Adapted to rocky habitats, santo domingo curlytail lizard's unique body-flattening ability aids in concealment from predators.

Population

Stable
Santo domingo curlytail lizard (Leiocephalus lunatus) Santo domingo curlytail lizard (Leiocephalus lunatus) Photo By Aitor , used under CC BY 4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates
Class
Reptiles
Order
Lizards and snakes
Family
Curly-tailed lizards
Genus
Curly-tailed lizards
Species
Santo domingo curlytail lizard
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