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Leiocephalus lunatus lunatus

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

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

Description

Leiocephalus lunatus lunatus displays remarkable agility as part of its shelter-dwelling lifestyle, often navigating rocky crevices with ease, demonstrating its adaptability to harsh environments. It also exhibits a unique, aggressive territorial behavior, aggressively defending its home range, which is critical in understanding their population distribution and density.

General Info

Lifespan

6-10 years

Diet

Leiocephalus lunatus lunatus is predominately insectivorous, feeding primarily on arthropods. It has an affinity for beetles and spiders, but also includes small lizards and plant matter in its diverse diet.

Appearance

Leiocephalus lunatus lunatus is a small, compact lizard with a smooth, triangular head, and a slender body covered by flagstone-like scales. The lizard’s skin is primarily gray, with distinctive olive-colored stripes along its flanks, and a series of dark chevron markings on its back. Its tail is long, accounting for more than half of its body length, and covered with keeled scales. There are no significant differences in appearance between the genders or among different age groups.

Behavior

Leiocephalus lunatus lunatus is a solitary species with strong territorial instincts. It marks territory using scent glands and can be observed basking in the sun, an activity that helps regulate its body temperature. This species tends to be very elusive, using rocks, shrubs, and other landscape features for camouflage and protection from predators.
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