Blue-spotted girdled lizard
A species of Ninurta Scientific name : Ninurta coeruleopunctatus Genus : Ninurta
Blue-spotted girdled lizard, A species of Ninurta
Scientific name: Ninurta coeruleopunctatus
Genus: Ninurta
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Description
The blue-spotted girdled lizard (Ninurta coeruleopunctatus, syn. Cordylus coeruleopunctatus), is a lizard species endemic to southern, coastal South Africa.
General Info
Lifespan
12-16 years
Diet
Blue-spotted girdled lizard indulges primarily in a variety of small insects, with a notable preference for aphids and mealybugs. The insectivorous creature's meals occasionally include spiders, emphasizing a diet steeped in diversified arthropods.
Appearance
Blue-spotted girdled lizard is a medium-sized species with a fuzzy, elongated body. Its skin exhibits a primary blue hue, speckled finely with white, giving an impression of a twilight sky. The softer body is contrasted by distinct sharp spikes that run along the creature's back. Both genders have similar appearances, but younger individuals tend to have paler coloration.
Behavior
Blue-spotted girdled lizard is a solitary species, notable for its predominantly nocturnal activity. It possesses unique foraging methods, using its specialized mouthparts to extract and consume sap from trees. Non-aggressive in nature, blue-spotted girdled lizard doesn't display territorial behavior or marking. This species has adapted for survival in its habitat by displaying camouflage—its body mimics the bark of trees, providing it with a defensive mechanism against predators.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Girdled lizards Genus
Ninurta Species
Blue-spotted girdled lizard 
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