Plica umbra ochrocollaris
A species of Plica Scientific name : Plica umbra ochrocollaris Genus : Plica
Plica umbra ochrocollaris, A species of Plica
Scientific name: Plica umbra ochrocollaris
Genus: Plica
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Description
Plica umbra ochrocollaris inhabits forested environments, demonstrating exceptional adaptability. With an intriguing mode of locomotion, it rocks back and forth to mimic the motion of surrounding foliage, granting it camouflage against predators. Its unique microbial gut flora facilitates the digestion of a diet largely comprising of leaves, distinguishing it as an essential participant in the forest's nutrient cycle.
General Info
Lifespan
8-10 years
Diet
Plica umbra ochrocollaris is an arboreal insectivore, primarily dining on various insects within its natural habitat. Its diet includes beetles, ants, and spiders, which it meticulously hunts from tree canopies.
Appearance
Plica umbra ochrocollaris is a small lizard-like creature, with scaly, rough skin exhibiting a vivid mixture of brown and yellow. It features a slender body, with long, thin limbs and a tail that's almost twice the length of its body. It lacks wings or horns but possesses a distinctive frilled neck collar in a striking ochre shade, a unique adaptation among its species employed during threat displays.
Behavior
Plica umbra ochrocollaris is notable for its arboreal lifestyle, often comprising vertically-oriented climbing and agility in jumping between branches. This species is predominantly solitary and territorial, exhibiting aggressive behavior to intruders. Its diet primarily consists of foliage, insects, and smaller vertebrates, showcasing a remarkable adaptiveness within its natural habitat.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Neotropical ground lizards Genus
Plica Species
Plica umbra ochrocollaris 
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