Baja blue rock lizard
A species of California rock lizards, Also known as Baja california rock lizard Scientific name : Petrosaurus thalassinus Genus : California rock lizards
Baja blue rock lizard, A species of California rock lizards
Also known as:
Baja california rock lizard
Scientific name: Petrosaurus thalassinus
Genus: California rock lizards
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Description General Info
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Description
The Baja blue rock lizard (Petrosaurus thalassinus) is a species of large, diurnal phrynosomatine lizard.
General Info
Lifespan
12-20 years
Diet
Baja blue rock lizard is primarily an herbivorous creature, feeding extensively on a diet of succulent plants, which comprises key nutrients for its survival. It is often seen grazing on cacti, yuccas, and other desert flora in its natural habitat.
Appearance
Baja blue rock lizard exhibits a prominent dorsal crest and broad, flat body covered in scaly, desert-hued skin. Adult individuals boast a vivid green-blue colouration on their bodies, with a tail averaging two thirds of their total length. Featuring elongated hind limbs and smaller, clawed front limbs, this species show no distinct differences in appearance between males and females or across varying ages.
Behavior
Baja blue rock lizard is a diurnal oviparous reptile known for its sun-basking habit. It is mostly solitary, with vivid territorial marking behavior in males known as 'bobbing display'. This routine includes a sequential lifting of the front and rear body - a unique adaptation for defense against intruders within its desert habitat.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
North american spiny lizards Genus
California rock lizards Species
Baja blue rock lizard 
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