Bocourt's ameiva
A species of Medopheos Scientific name : Medopheos edracanthus Genus : Medopheos
Bocourt's ameiva, A species of Medopheos
Scientific name: Medopheos edracanthus
Genus: Medopheos
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Description General Info
Description
Bocourt's ameiva (Medopheos edracanthus) is a lizard in the family Teiidae .
General Info
Diet
As an obligate herbivore, bocourt's ameiva predominantly feeds on foliage. Its diet relies extensively on leaves, grasses, shoots, besides certain types of bark and roots available in its natural habitat.
Appearance
Bocourt's ameiva is a medium-sized creature with an elongated body shape covered in scaly skin. It is primarily blue-grey in color, embellished with a unique pattern of black dots scattered evenly across its body. This species is characterized by its distinct horns, which sprout from the top of its head. Notably, older males grow a longer and more pronounced set of horns while females and younger individuals have shorter, sturdier horns.
Behavior
Bocourt's ameiva is notable for its nocturnal foraging habits, exploiting less competition during the night. It showcases a solitary nature, only interacting for mating purposes. Bocourt's ameiva's territorial behavior involves the use of scent markings to deter rivals, while its survival instincts include clever camouflage within its natural habitat.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Whiptails Genus
Medopheos Species
Bocourt's ameiva 
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