Red-sided curlytail lizard
A species of Curly-tailed lizards, Also known as Red-sided curly-tailed lizard Scientific name : Leiocephalus schreibersii Genus : Curly-tailed lizards
Red-sided curlytail lizard, A species of Curly-tailed lizards
Also known as:
Red-sided curly-tailed lizard
Scientific name: Leiocephalus schreibersii
Genus: Curly-tailed lizards
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Description
The Hispaniolan curlytail lizard (Leiocephalus schreibersii ), also commonly known as the red-sided curly-tailed lizard, is a common lizard species native to the Caribbean, though an established introduced population can be found in southern Florida.
General Info
Lifespan
7-10 years
Diet
Red-sided curlytail lizard, commonly known as the Red-sided Curlytail Lizard, mainly feeds on arthropods, favoring beetles, spiders, and centipedes. They also include vegetable matter in their diet, embracing a highly generalized and opportunistic feeding behavior.
Appearance
Red-sided curlytail lizard is a medium-sized reptile with elongated, flattened bodies. Its scaly skin predominately exhibits an olive-brown hue, often marred with irregular dark spots or bands. The underbelly is typically pale while males are characterized by a more colorful, patterned throat. Distinctively, the tail is marked with pronounced rings. No significant differences are observed due to age, gender, or subspecies, besides the color variation in males.
Behavior
Red-sided curlytail lizard exhibits a predominantly solitary terrestrial lifestyle, limiting its activities to daylight hours. It's known for its distinctive 'push-up' display used in territorial defense, accompanied by head-bobbing and tail curling. Foraging predominantly on invertebrates and plant material, red-sided curlytail lizard optimizes its survival by its exceptional camouflage in rock crevices, thus evading predators.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Curly-tailed lizards Genus
Curly-tailed lizards Species
Red-sided curlytail lizard 
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