Jayakar lizard
A species of Omanosaura Scientific name : Omanosaura jayakari Genus : Omanosaura
Jayakar lizard, A species of Omanosaura
Scientific name: Omanosaura jayakari
Genus: Omanosaura
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Description
Omanosaura jayakari, the Jayakar lizard or Jayakarâs Oman lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. It is found in Oman and the United Arab Emirates.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Jayakar lizard is primarily a herbivore, indulging in a diet mainly composed of leaves and shoot. This lizard species manifests a predilection for the tender, succulent parts of plants.
Appearance
The jayakar lizard is a small lizard, approximately 5-7 cms long with a slim, elongated body. It boasts incredibly smooth scales, primarily of a greyish-blue hue, but it may showcase intricate patterns in lighter shades. It possesses a long, tapering tail and petite legs designed for agile movement. Gender differences are slight but male lizards tend to be larger and more brightly colored than their female counterparts.
Behavior
Jayakar lizard is a diurnal species, primarily solitary, marked by an exceptional climbing proficiency utilized in foraging for vegetation and evasion from predators. Interaction between individuals is often competitive, displaying territorial behavior mostly during the breeding season. Notably, it uses crypsis as a means of blending with rocky environments for survival.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Wall lizards Genus
Omanosaura Species
Jayakar lizard 
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