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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
Island glass lizard (Ophisaurus compressus) Photo By rbrausse , used under CC-BY-SA-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

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
Island glass lizard (Ophisaurus compressus) Island glass lizard (Ophisaurus compressus) Photo By rbrausse , used under CC-BY-SA-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
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