Eastern glass lizard
A species of Snake-lizard Scientific name : Ophisaurus ventralis Genus : Snake-lizard
Eastern glass lizard, A species of Snake-lizard
Scientific name: Ophisaurus ventralis
Genus: Snake-lizard
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Description General Info
Description
Ophisaurus ventralis, commonly known as the eastern glass lizard, is a species of legless lizard in the family Anguidae. The species is endemic to the Southeastern United States.
General Info
Lifespan
12-20 years
Diet
Eastern glass lizard thrives on a diet primarily composed of small invertebrates, particularly insects. It also consumes spiders and other soft-bodied arthropods. Its hunting style involves careful stalking and rapid capture.
Appearance
Eastern glass lizard is a limbless reptile with a moderate size, reaching lengths of up to 70 cm. Its elongated, smooth body mimics the look and movement of snakes. The species exhibits a marked dorsal coloration ranging from tawny to gray or brown, often accompanied by dark lateral stripes. It also sports a unique bright yellow or orange ventral side. No prominent variation due to age, gender, or subspecies is identified.
Behavior
Eastern glass lizard is primarily a solitary animal, making it elusive and hard to study in the wild. It employs camouflage to blend with its environment, preventing it from being detected by predators and aiding its ambush hunting strategy. There's no reported territorial marking or defending behaviors associated with eastern glass lizard. It is active primarily during the day, hunting a variety of invertebrates.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Anguid lizards Genus
Snake-lizard Species
Eastern glass lizard 
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