Island glass lizard
A species of Snake-lizard Scientific name : Ophisaurus compressus Genus : Snake-lizard
Island glass lizard, A species of Snake-lizard
Scientific name: Ophisaurus compressus
Genus: Snake-lizard
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Description General Info
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Description
The island glass lizard, Ophisaurus compressus, is a species of glass lizard in the family Anguidae. The species is endemic to the southeastern United States.
General Info
Lifespan
12-20 years
Diet
Island glass lizard sustains on a carnivorous diet, primarily consuming invertebrates. It exhibits a distinct preference for soft-bodied grubs, spiders, and small insects, adeptly foraging in leaf litters and under rotting logs.
Appearance
Island glass lizard is a legless lizard characterised by its long, thin, elongated body. Its skin is covered with a fine pattern of scales boasting a prevalent bluish-grey hue with brownish undertones. This lizard typically has a long tapered tail that significantly contributes to its overall length. No notable differences are observed in its appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Island glass lizard are solitary creatures with a propensity for burrowing and hiding, behaving stealthily to elude predators. They are diurnally active and primarily carnivorous, feeding on insects and small fauna. Notably, this species utilizes its congruent hue with the surroundings for camouflage, key to survival in their natural habitat.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Anguid lizards Genus
Snake-lizard Species
Island glass lizard 
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